Jackson officials remind drivers of Missouri’s new hands-free law - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Jackson officials remind drivers of Missouri’s new hands-free law - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — City officials are reminding motorists of Missouri’s recently enacted Hands-Free Law, which restricts a wide range of manual cellphone use while driving and imposes significantly higher fines for repeat offenses. Under the law, drivers are prohibited from: Making FaceTime or other video calls Sending or reading text messages Manually dialing phone numbers Taking photos or videos Browsing the internet Viewing or posting on…

Visalia Police Cite 21 Drivers for Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations

Visalia police cited 21 drivers Wednesday for violating California’s hands-free cell phone law during a distracted driving enforcement operation. Under current law, drivers cannot hold a phone or any electronic device while driving, including talking, texting, or using apps, police noted. Using a handheld cell phone while driving can result in a fine, and a second offense within 36 months of a prior conviction adds a point to the driver’s record…