Legislation for handheld ban in Virginia — similar bills clear both House and Senate (been here before…)
Virginia moves closer to total ban on use of handheld mobile devices while driving
— The Washington Post, February 5, 2020
Tag: Enforcement
Distracted driving must be treated ‘with the same kind of criminality and public condemnation as impaired driving:’ Op/Ed
It’s time we started treating distracted driving like impaired driving
— Toronto Star, February 5, 2020
Boise is latest municipality in Idaho to quit waiting for state-level action — ordinance for handheld ban unanimously approved
Boise will require mobile devices be used in hands free mode while driving starting July 1
— The Idaho Press-Tribune, February 4, 2020
UK road safety collaboration delivers ‘Honest Truth’ with batty billboard
Warwickshire road safety campaign launched in Leamington to warn people of the dangers of using mobile phones while driving
— Kenilworth Weekly Times, January 31, 2020
Heftier, escalating, fines and penalties for violators of Saskatchewan’s handheld ban are here
Distracted driving penalties are changing in Sask.: Here’s what you should know
— CBC News, January 31, 2020
On-the-spot $1000 fine for drivers found violating Queensland’s handheld ban is now live
Queensland drivers face $1000 fine for texting from Saturday
— Brisbane Times, January 30, 2020
Indiana handheld ban clears House vote, heads to Senate
Distracted driving bill passes House, moves to Senate
— TheStatehouseFile.com, January 29, 2020
Focus of improvements in annual report card on US states’ road safety policies: Occupant safety and children; young drivers and licensing; and preventing impaired and distracted drivers
Report Card for the States Rates Those with Best and Worst Laws to Cut Traffic Deaths
— FairWarning, January 29, 2020