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Here are the penalties for distracted driving in Washington: $136 for a first-time texting and driving offense. $234 for a second-time texting and driving offense. Between $30-100 for a distracted driving offense (such as eating or grooming)

The law prohibits school bus and transit drivers from using cell phones while driving, but doesn't prohibit them from using cell phones in emergencies or for work-related reasons. The law also doesn't apply to drivers of emergency vehicles who are using phones within the scope of their job duties.

Washington State's Cell Phone Law (RCW 46.61. 667) states you may not use a wireless communications device or hand-held mobile telephone while driving. Drivers must use hands-free devices.

You can get pulled over for holding a cell phone or other electronic device in your hand while driving, no matter the purpose. You cannot hold the phone to your ear, send or receive text messages, surf the web, check your email, watch YouTube, or snap a selfie even while you are stopped at a red light.

Mobile Phone Offences and Penalties A driver or rider of a vehicle can only touch a mobile phone to make or receive a phone call if the phone is secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle. If the phone is not secured in a mounting, it cannot be touched at any time while driving.

The new law lists gaming devices, tablets and laptops as examples of devices expressly covered. Second, a loophole in the old cellphone law has been closed by prohibiting even holding an electronic device while driving, with certain exceptions. The old cellphone law prohibited holding a phone to one's ear.