text: This alone would suggest that even for those who do not look at cellphone use while driving as a big deal that it obviously is one. As a result of this the "Hands Free" law which has been around in some states for decades was recently added and enforced in many other states. Including Georgia in July of 2018. The "Hands Free" Law suggests that an driver who is caught driving with their phone in their hand will receive a ticket with a fine. However you are allowed to use exactly one finger to navigate whatever it is you need on your device, while this is an exception is it really much of a difference? its still time b being devoting to something other than driving.