Hands Free Law
Motor Vehicle Hands Free Law Starts July 1, 2015
Use of hand held electronic devices capable or providing voice or data communication while driving or temporararily halted for a stop sign or traffic signal or other momentary delays WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. This included cell phones, GPS, tablets, ipods, ipads or other devices that require data entry.
- Emergency calls to 911 or other public safety agencies will be allowed.
- Bluetooth or other hands free electronic devices will be allowed.
- One hand non-cellular 2-way radio use will be allowed (CB).
- TEEN DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES EXCEPT TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY.
Penalties for violations
- 1st offense $100
- 2nd offense $250
- 3rd offense $500 (within 2 years)