Tag Archives: Hands-free Laws
Montana Distracted Driving Law: Why Montana Still Has No Statewide Texting Ban
Montana is the only state without a statewide texting ban, but some cities ban handheld phones. Here is what happened to Chloe’s Law in 2025 and how to stay safe.
Fairfax County Distracted Driving 2026: Road Shark, Crosswalk Enforcement and the Law
Fairfax County police issued over 60,000 citations and warnings in the 2026 Road Shark campaign. What police are targeting and what Virginia law says about phones.
Virginia Distracted Driving Fines 2026: What a Phone Ticket Costs
Virginia phone tickets cost $125 for a first offense and $250 after that or in a work zone. Reckless driving while holding a phone brings a $250 minimum and possible jail.
Virginia Beach Distracted Driving 2026: School Zone Cameras, Traffic Blitzes and the Law
Virginia Beach school zone speed cameras now issue $100 fines, police run targeted traffic blitzes, and Virginia’s hands-free law applies on every street.
Virginia Teen Distracted Driving 2026: Phone Rules, License Limits and Tips for Parents
Virginia teen phone rules for 2026, checked against the Code of Virginia: the handheld ban, provisional license passenger and curfew limits, and what a ticket means.
Northern Virginia Distracted Driving: A Commuter’s Guide to I-95, I-66 and the Beltway
A Northern Virginia commuter’s guide to distracted driving on I-95, I-66 and the Beltway: the hands-free law, work zone fines, enforcement and crossing into DC or Maryland.
Maryland Distracted Driving Law 2026: Fines, Jake’s Law and Teen Rules
Maryland bans handheld phone use and texting while driving. Fines run up to $75, $125 and $175, drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all, and Jake’s Law adds jail for serious crashes.
Washington DC Distracted Driving Law 2026: Fines, Earbuds and Teen Rules
The Washington DC distracted driving law bans holding a phone while driving, bans earbuds in both ears, and sets a $100 fine. Drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all.
Alabama Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, the 2023 Distracted Driving Law and Fines
Alabama’s texting ban and its 2023 distracted-manner law, with fines, points and exceptions, checked against the Code of Alabama.
Virginia Distracted Driving Statistics: 18,688 Crashes and What They Tell Us
Virginia recorded 18,688 distracted driving crashes, 73 deaths and 10,222 injuries in 2024. Here is what the state numbers mean and what Virginia law requires.