Hands-free driving bill headed to South Carolina governor's desk

Study shows smartphone feature could help reduce distracted driving

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Local law enforcement is looking to cut down on distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 9 percent of deadly crashes are caused by distracted driving. There have been around 3,700 crashes in Richmond County so far this year and around 35 were because of distracted driving. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is cracking down. "And they have been out enforcing since m…

SC House passes hands-free driving act; bill heads to governor's desk

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act has been passed by the House, which would make it illegal to use your phone while driving.

Hands-free driving bill headed to South Carolina governor's desk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) -- Holding a phone while behind the wheel could soon be illegal in South Carolina after House lawmakers voted to send the legislation to Gov. Henry McMaster’s desk. Advocates have been pushing the proposal for many years as a way to curb distracted driving, which contributes to tens of thousands of crashes each year statewide. The bill prohibits drivers from using a hand-held mobile electronic device while operating a motor…

New Iowa Hands-Free Law Goes Into Effect July 1st - KCHA NEWS - Charles City's News, Weather & Sports

Law enforcement agencies are giving motorists a heads up that a new hands-free law goes into effect in less than two months in Iowa. Charles City Police Chief Hugh Anderson …

S.C. Hands-Free Driving Law Expected to Kick in Sept. 1 — The Anderson Observer

Observer ReportsSouth Carolina may soon join 33 other states with a hands-free driving law.A bill aimed at keeping drivers hands on the wheel and eyes on the road only need the signature of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster to become law.The legislation, H.3276, passed the House and Senate earlier this year and sent the final version to McMaster last week. Those in violation of the law face a $100 fine for a first offense, and other infractions within a …

Will Louisiana Ban Your Handheld Phone While Driving?

A new bill banning handheld cell phone use while driving in Louisiana is making waves—will it finally tackle distracted driving? Continue reading…