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: Penalties
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
Take it all the way this year in Virginia — expand ‘the law to include a statewide handheld ban’ to change behavior and save lives: Op/Ed
COMMENTARY: Time to protect Virginians from drivers on cell phones
— The Free Lance-Star, January 29, 2020
Dramatic drop: Ticketed violations of Alberta’s handheld ban are down in Calgary
Distracted driving tickets issued in Calgary drop significantly in 2019
— Global News, January 26, 2020
‘We urge lawmakers to rework the legislation and bring it closer to [Rep. Rosemary] Brown’s original vision’ — Pennsylvania’s distracted driving bill is watered-down to clear House: Op/Ed
Editorial: State needs stronger law on cellphone use
— Delaware County Daily Times, January 26, 2020
Over first week of use, mobile phone-detecting cameras in NSW nab 3300 drivers for violating handheld ban
New NSW mobile detection cameras catch thousands in first week
— The Sydney Morning Herald, December 17, 2019