How has Colorado’s new hands-free phone law changed distracted ...

Colorado State Patrol has issued 94 distracted-driving citations, a 135% increase over 2023, since Colorado's new hands-free phone law took effect. Read More

Louisiana will soon ban handheld phone use when driving. See when, what penalties are.

Starting in August, handheld phone use while driving will be illegal in Louisiana. "You’re still allowed to use it hands-free, but we don’t want you to have your phone in your hand while you’re in ... Read More

Iowa's hands-free driving law bans drivers holding cell phones now in ...

As of July 1, drivers in Iowa are banned from using cell phones or other devices while driving, except in hands-free or voice-activated mode. Read More

Colorado’s new hands-free law aims to reduce distracted driving

Distracted driving goes beyond texting. It includes holding a phone for calls, scrolling through social media, or even checking GPS without a hands-free setup. Read More

MSP says distracted driving crashes are down 1 year after hands-free ...

It's been a little over a year since Michigan's hands-free driving law went into affect, meaning drivers can't hold onto their phone while behind the wheel. Read More

Colorado’s new hands-off cell phone law doubles distracted driving ...

Enacted just three months ago, Colorado’s hands-free driving law has already boosted distracted driving citations past 2024 totals. The law prohibits drivers from touching or handling a cell ... Read More

Distracted driving decreases as phone use drops, study shows

A study reveals that distracted driving fell by 8.6% last year, with drivers spending less time on their phones. Read More

State lawmakers advance bill to expand hands-free driving

TIGHTER CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS. IF A HANDS-FREE BILL IS SIGNED INTO LAW, HOUSE BILL 519 COULD MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO DO ANYTHING BEHIND THE WHEEL EXCEPT MAKE A PHONE CALL. Read More

Colorado drivers see 135% spike in distracted driving citations, says ...

CDOT reports a 135% increase in distracted driving citations since new hands-free law took effect in Colorado, which bans drivers from holding phones while driving. Read More

What Pennsylvania drivers need to know before June 2025 | wnep.com

Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania drivers will no longer be allowed to use handheld phones behind the wheel under Paul Miller’s Law. Read More

Colorado’s new hands-off cell phone law doubles distracted driving ...

Enacted just three months ago, Colorado’s hands-free driving law has already boosted distracted driving citations past 2024 totals. The law prohibits drivers from touching or handling a cell phone, ... Read More