The new laws bring WA into line with other States.
Police Minister Rob Johnson said driver distraction was responsible for about a third of serious crashes on WA roads.
From next month, drivers will only be able to use a mobile phone to make or receive a call if the phone is secured in a mounting on the vehicle, or if a hands-free device is used.
It will be an offence to create, send or look at a text or video message, email or similar communication while driving.
But GPS functions on mobiles may be used so long as the phone is secured in its mounting bracket and the driver does not touch it at any time.
Other visual display units like GPS or navigational devices must be secured in approved mounting or be an integrated part of the vehicle’s design.
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