Tag Archives: Fines and Penalties
Wisconsin Distracted Driving Law 2026: Texting, Work Zones and New Driver Rules
Wisconsin bans texting while driving and phone use in work zones, and new drivers may not use phones at all. The rules and penalties from the statute.
Maine Distracted Driving Law 2026: Hands-Free Rules, Texting Fines and Suspensions
Maine bans handheld phone use while driving, even at lights. Fines are $50 then $250, and texting starts at $250 with license suspensions for repeat offenders.
Nebraska Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Secondary Enforcement, Fines and Points
Nebraska bans texting while driving with $200 to $500 fines and 3 points, but only as a secondary offense. What the statute says and how it compares.
Arkansas Distracted Driving Law: Paul’s Law, Texting Fines and School Zone Rules
Arkansas’s Paul’s Law bans texting and social media while driving, with fines that double in a crash. Plus school zone, work zone and teen rules.
Alaska Distracted Driving Law: Texting, Screens and Felony Penalties for Injury Crashes
Alaska bans texting and visible screens while driving. A violation becomes a felony if someone is hurt or killed. What AS 28.35.161 says.
West Virginia Distracted Driving Law 2026: Hands-Free Rules, Fines and Penalties
West Virginia bans holding a phone, texting, video and games while driving. Fines run up to $100, $200 and $350 plus 3 points, with tougher penalties for crashes.
Virginia Distracted Driving October 2026: Enforcement, School Buses and Fall Hazards
Virginia distracted driving in October 2026: State Police interstate enforcement, school bus cameras, Halloween and darker evenings, with the law behind each.
Arlington Virginia Distracted Driving 2026: Vision Zero, Safety Cameras and the Law
Arlington County says at least 1 in 5 fatal or severe crashes involve distraction. Vision Zero results, safety camera data and Virginia’s hands-free law.
Fredericksburg Virginia Distracted Driving 2026: School Zone Cameras, I-95 and the Law
Fredericksburg’s school zone speed cameras near James Monroe High and Hugh Mercer Elementary, I-95 commuter risks and Virginia’s hands-free law.
Virginia School Bus Cameras 2026: How Stop-Arm Camera Tickets Work
Virginia school bus cameras can catch drivers passing a stopped bus, with a $250 civil penalty mailed to the owner. How the law works and your rights.