Hands Free Enforcement in Oro Valley Starts September 1st

Oro Valley drivers are adjusting to the new "hands-free" ordinance that went into effect this past January. Awareness enforcement started in January, with a period of "warning enforcement." On Sept. 1, the warning period ends and hands-free enforcement starts. Fines begin at $50 for the first offense, higher for repeat offenses. If…

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Pima County Hands-Free Grace Period is Over

The grace period for the new "hands-free" Pima County ordinance is over. The original ordinance went into effect on June 1st, with a 60-day window granted to drivers to get used to and prepare for the new law. The window has closed. Officials say they will ticket drivers using their cell…

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What Apple is Doing to Prevent Distracted Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, eight people are killed each day in crashes involving distracted driving. To help prevent such tragedies, Apple is getting ready to introduce a new iPhone feature in the fall to help users resist the urge to answer a text message while behind…

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The Facts About the New Pima County Law

Put your phone down while driving in Pima County, or you could face an expensive ticket. The county's "hands-free" ordinance went into effect Thursday, June 1st. The law requires drivers to use hands-free devices while driving in Pima County. Texting and driving or using your phone without a hands-free device…

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Tucson’s New Hands-Free Ordinance

Starting today, Tucson drivers will need to put their phones down while behind the wheel from now on as a new hands-free ordinance goes into effect today, Monday, May 1st. The new law states that no person shall use a mobile device while operating a motor vehicle. Drivers will be…

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Majority of Car Crashes Caused by Distracted Driving

Shocking new data shows that distracted driving has become a public health issue. A new study by Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) reveals a disturbing discovery in recent car crashes - over 50% resulted from distracted driving. CMT investigated the issue by examining phone logs from drivers in hundreds of thousands…

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