Distracted Driving Project

Tag: Handheld Ban

Georgia House committee neuters HB 113’s proposed changes to bolster distracted driving law and fines-structure for violations of handheld ban

Panel revises Georgia distracted driving bill to reduce proposed fines
— The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 24, 2020

Beyond law enforcement, preventing distracted driving is ‘going to require cultural change and that’s why we want to engage the Hollywood community, again.’

New Massachusetts Distracted Driving Bill Takes Effect This Weekend
— “Under The Radar,” WGBH, February 21, 2020

US insurer ‘urging the National Council of Insurance Legislators to draft model legislation that other states can’ utilize toward implementation of handheld bans in all states: Op/Ed

Column: ‘Hands-free’ laws would make roads safer
— The Columbus Dispatch, February 11, 2020

Amendments to ACT’s handheld ban bring clarity after concerns from ‘doubtful’ Uber driver were raised with road safety official

Rideshare drivers secure amendments that allow them to touch their mobiles
— RiotACT, February 8, 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