“Hands Free Tennessee” Campaign Has Began - Radio7Media

Law to prohibit use of cell phones while driving sent to Governor's desk

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—House Bill 519 has been sent to Governor Jeff Landry's desk. It would prohibit the use of a cell phone or telecommunication device while operating a vehicle. Currently, texting while driving is against the law. However, HB519, introduced by State Representative Brian Glorioso, will extend the law to prohibit more cell phone-related activities. DWI Checkpoint scheduled for drivers in Shreveport HB519 states tha…

“Hands Free Tennessee” Campaign Has Began - Radio7Media

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security partnered with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to introduce “Hands Free Tennessee.” The purpose of this campaign is to educate Tennesseans about the state’s “Hands Free Law,” known as Public Chapter No. 412, which took effect on July 1st, 2019. This law requires drivers to put down their phones and focus on the road. The Tennes…