AURORA, Ill. -- With three out of four drivers believing that hands-free technology is safe to use, Americans may be surprised to learn that these popular new vehicle features may actually increase ...

The 'Hands-Free Georgia Act' makes it illegal to hold or support any type of wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while driving. It goes into effect July 1 of this year.

Today, 10 states and several U.S. territories have banned the use of hand-held mobile phones by drivers. The thinking behind those laws is that folks need to keep their hands on the wheel, and trying ...

MARIETTA – While hands-free devices remain the only legal way to use a cell phone while driving in Marietta, a new study has found that even these seemingly safer options provide varying levels of ...

South Carolina's Hands-Free Driving Law will be fully enforced starting February 28, 2026. The law prohibits holding a mobile device, texting, or watching videos while driving. Drivers are permitted ...

As of September 1, 2025, South Carolina enforces a new hands-free law impacting around 4 million licensed drivers. This legislation aims to curb distracted driving, a significant cause of road ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Since enforcement of the hands-free law started this year, Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued over 300 tickets. Under the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free law, drivers ...

RIGHT NOW ON OUR WEBSITE, WYFF4.COM. IN JUST A FEW WEEKS, SOUTH CAROLINA’S NEW HANDS FREE DRIVING LAW WILL GO INTO EFFECT. THIS LAW BANS PEOPLE FROM HOLDING THEIR PHONES WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING. AND ...