Bill banning handheld cellphone use while driving heads to governor’s desk

A look at the impact of Michigan's hands-free driving law and the push to save lives

Across southeast Michigan, drivers like Rita Williams are doubling down on the importance of a law passed nearly 2 years ago to make it illegal to hold a cell phone or drive distracted in any way."People are still driving distracted on the streets. I drive the freeway a lot to work, Lodge to 94. I see people on their phones all the time. Its deadly serious in some cases," said Rita. I first talked to Steve Kiefer back in 2023 after his 18-year-o…

Tennessee Highway Safety Office to launch "Operation Hands Free", April 1

Tennessee's Hands-Free Law states that it is illegal for drivers to hold their cell phones or mobile devices with any part of their body while driving. If violated, drivers can lose points off their driving record.

Iowa could soon have handsfree driving laws: here’s what you need to know

Handsfree driving legislation has made its way to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk.

Iowa hands-free driving bill awaits governor's signature after legislative approval

The hands-free driving bill has now passed through the Iowa House and Senate and is on its way to the desk of Governor Kim Reynolds, which means that your techn

Hands-free driving bill heads to Governor Reynolds

The bill requires drivers to use Bluetooth or voice-activated technology to take calls while driving.

Ban on cellphones in Iowa drivers’ hands heads to governor's desk

The Iowa House, where the legislation has faltered in years past, passed the bill Wednesday by a broad, 84-11 margin.