text: The presence of a passengers and animals can also increase crash risk. Georgia law requires drivers to care in driving a vehicle and prohibits any action that distracts the driver from the safe operation of such vehicle. Georgia has a new Hands-Free Law that mandates that drivers are not allowed to hold or support a phone for any reason. A phone can only be used with headphones, a wireless device, phone holder or mounted device. Penalties are fines and points added to your driving record that increase for each conviction.