Distracted Driving Project

Tag: Handheld Ban

With ‘increased focus on enforcement’ of handheld ban as drivers return to the road, distracted driving-related citations are up month over month so far this year in Massachusetts

Mass. distracted driving citations spike dramatically
— The Boston Globe, May 25, 2021

Handheld ban on driver’s use of devices go live in Idaho and Indiana

Idaho:
Hands-free only: Idaho’s new law on cellphone use while driving takes effect July 1
— Idaho Statesman, June 29, 2020

Indiana:
Put down the phone: Indiana law banning hand-held devices while driving goes into effect today
— South Bend Tribune, July 1, 2020

App utilizes ‘carrot-not-the-stick approach’ to curb drivers’ phone use; prevent distracted driving

Would a Free Milkshake Get You to Ignore Your Phone While Driving?
— The New York Times, February 27, 2020

‘I’m asking that Alabamians call their Senators and Representatives and ask them to vote “YES” for HB74’ for the safety of everyone on the road: Op-Ed

Michelle Lunsford: Calling on Alabama legislators to pass a life-saving distracted driving bill
— Alabama Today, February 26, 2020