Tag Archives: Hands-free Laws
October 2026 Distracted Driving Resource Roundup
Our October 2026 resource roundup: updated state law guides, fall and holiday safety, teen driver advice, insurance and legal guides, and free phone tools.
Month in Review: October 2026 Distracted Driving News
October 2026 distracted driving news: Connecticut’s new work zone law, the 2026 phone bills that died, rising violations and the latest NHTSA estimate.
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.
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 Pedestrian Safety After Dark: Darker Evenings and Distracted Drivers
Daylight saving time ended November 1, 2026, so Virginia evening commutes are darker. How drivers and walkers can stay safe after dark.
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.
Loudoun County Distracted Driving 2026: Operation Highway Hound and What Drivers Should Know
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office launched Operation Highway Hound in November 2026 as crashes rise. What it targets and what Virginia law says about phones.
Virginia Fall Driving Safety 2026: Foliage Trips, Darker Evenings and Distraction
Fall driving in Virginia: Skyline Drive rules, darker evenings after the time change, headlight requirements and the state’s hands-free law.