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Connecticut DOT: Driving? Put the Phone Away or Pay

Today, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) launched Put the Phone Away or Pay, a high-visibility enforcement campaign for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.

In partnership with State and local law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Na read more…

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Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect Today

Enforcement of Ohio’s distracted driving law begins today, October 5. It is illegal to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device in your hand or lap while driving on Ohio roads. If an officer sees a violation, you can be pulled over! Here are the penalties:

1st offense: Two points a read more…

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Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect June 30

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a bill making it illegal to hold and use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in Michigan. With the bill signing, Michigan becomes the 26th state in the U.S. to establish hands-free driving laws.

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Click It or Ticket Campaign to Kick Off November 23 in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Highway Safety Office is joining State and local law enforcement to step up enforcement of seat belt laws leading up to and during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Click It or Ticket national seat belt campaign, aimed at enforcing seat read more…

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Beginning January 1, 2021 Holding a Phone While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia

Put your phone down and focus on driving. That text, call, tweet & selfie can wait! Beginning January 1, 2021, it will be illegal to hold a phone or other mobile device while driving in Virginia.

§ 46.2-818.2. (Effective January 1, 2021) Use of handheld personal communications devices in read more…

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