text: As of July 1st of 2018 Georgia Governor Nathan Deal passed a law prohibiting the use of a handheld phone while driving. The Hand free law first conviction is a fair $50 fine and 1 point assigned to their driver's license. Second conviction fine is a $100 and 2 points added to driver's license. You can receive jail time if you are a continuous offender. I do believe that the consequences of violating this law is fair and should be complied by.