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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Minnesota Hands-Free Law Begins in August

Starting on August 1, Minnesota’s expanded distracted driving law, which makes it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone goes into effect.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2019

Ga. Police Pose as Utility Workers to Catch Distracted Drivers

Police officers in Marietta, Georgia recently used disguises to catch drivers violating the state's hands-free driving law.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Mass. Senate OKs Hands-Free Bill, House on Board

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 40-0 to approve legislation that prohibits the use of all mobile devices while behind the wheel.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Arizona Passes Hands-Free Law

Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona has signed legislation prohibiting drivers from using or holding a cellphone.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

Hands-Free Law Fails to Deter Georgia Drivers

While 77% of Georgia respondents to a new survey know about a recent hands-free law while driving, more than 60% say they still see drivers texting or emailing behind the wheel.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2019

Utah Lawmakers Reject Hands-Free Driving Bill

A proposal to ban people from using handheld cellphones while behind the wheel in Utah has failed to pass the state's House of Representatives.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2019

Some Cities Passing Tougher Distracted Driving Laws Than States

Several cities are responding to what they view as lax state legislation by passing their own distracted driving laws. Three states in the nation still allow texting while driving and only 16 have adopted hands-free laws, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

South Carolina Advances Hands-Free Driving Bill

A South Carolina House subcommittee has approved a bill banning drivers from any handheld use of a cell phone or electronic device.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2019

Hands-Free Driving Violations Double in Georgia

In approximately the last six months, the Georgia Hands-Free Act has resulted in 8,389 citations — more than double the 3,827 tickets issued for cell-phone related violations in the first six months of 2018.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Distracted Driving Citations Spike in Georgia

Georgia law officers wrote 961 tickets in July for motorists who violated the state's new hands-free law, which went into effect on July 1, which was a more than 30% increase from the year before.

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