Unsafe Driving
392.71ATexting / mobile-device use while driving CMV
FMCSA severity weight 10/10
FMCSA severity weight
10 / 10
Out-of-service violation
No
Code
392.71A
Penalty by state
| State | Fine (USD) | License points | Plea-reduction available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $162 – $300 | 1 | Yes | CVC § 23123.5 |
| FL | $150 – $500 | 3 | Yes | — |
| GA | $150 – $500 | 3 | Yes | — |
| IL | $250 – $750 | 5 | Yes | Texting while driving CMV |
| NY | $150 – $450 | 5 | Yes | Texting CMV |
| TX | $200 – $500 | 3 | Yes | Mobile device while driving CMV |
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Find a lawyer in your stateEducational reference. Not legal advice. Penalty estimates compiled from public state DMV schedules and FMCSA SMS data; outcomes depend on jurisdiction, prior record, and counsel.