Australia:

All states except Western Australia have banned the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving.

Austria:

Hand-held phone use banned

Belgium:

In process of making law

Brazil:

Has legislation against cell phone use while driving

Britain:

Has legislation against cell phone use while driving

Chile:

Has legislation against cell phone use while driving

Finland:

Survey completed recently. Older legislation against wireless devices may cover cell phones ( Note )

Israel:

Has legislation against hand-held cell phone use while driving ( Note )

Italy:

Has legislation against cell phone use while driving

Japan:

Legislation came into effect on November 1, 1999 ( Note )

Netherlands:

Member of parliament currently working on a proposal

Norway:

Hand-held mobile phones banned after March 15. 2000. After March 15, all phones in cars must be "handsfree" and firmly mounted-for instance on the dashboard.

Portugal:

Has legislation against hand-held car phone use

Russia:

Has legislation against hand-held car phone use

South Africa:

Has legislation against hand-held car phone use

Spain:

Has legislation against cell phone use while driving

Switzerland:

Has legislation against use of hand-held wireless phones ( Note )

USA:

New York state has legislation against hand-held car phone use