Tag Archives: Hands-free Laws
Prince William County Distracted Driving 2026: Cameras, School Zones and the Law
How Prince William County’s school zone, work zone and red-light cameras work, what they cost, and what Virginia’s hands-free law means for I-95 commuters.
September 2026 Distracted Driving Resource Roundup
Our September 2026 resource roundup: school year driving, newer state hands-free laws, pedestrian and fall safety, and insurance guides.
Month in Review: September 2026 Distracted Driving News
September 2026 distracted driving news: Virginia’s Labor Day toll, South Carolina’s first hands-free numbers, and Alexandria’s near-miss study.
Connecticut Distracted Driving Law: $200 to $625 Fines and the New Work Zone Rule
Connecticut bans handheld calls and device use while driving, even in traffic. Here are the $200 to $625 fines, teen rules and the 2026 work zone change.
Oregon Distracted Driving Law 2026: Up to $1,000 for a First Offense
Oregon bans holding and using a phone while driving, even at stop lights. A first offense can cost up to $1,000, and first-time offenders may have the fine suspended after an approved course.
Kansas Distracted Driving Law 2026: Texting Ban, New School and Work Zone Rule
Kansas bans texting for all drivers and, under a 2026 law, handheld phones in active school and work zones. Warnings run until July 1, 2027, then fines are $60.
Iowa Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules and the $100 Fine
Iowa bans using a phone while driving unless it is in hands-free mode. Since January 1, 2026, violations carry a $100 fine and count as moving violations.
Virginia Rideshare Distracted Driving 2026: Phone Rules for Uber, Lyft and Delivery Drivers
Virginia’s hands-free law applies to Uber, Lyft and delivery drivers too. The phone rules, Virginia’s rideshare driver requirements and safer app habits.
South Carolina Distracted Driving Law: The Hands-Free Act Explained
South Carolina’s hands-free law bans holding a phone, typing or watching video while driving. Fines are $100, then $200 plus 2 points within three years.
DC Distracted Driving and Pedestrian Safety: What Drivers Need to Know
DC bans holding a phone and earbuds in both ears while driving, and traffic deaths fell in 2025. How DC’s law protects people on foot and how to drive safely.