Ohio’s New Distracted Driving Law: Phones Down!
In Ohio, it is now illegal to use or hold, with any part your body, a cell phone or other electronic device while driving. Ohio’s SB 288 allows police officers to pull over drivers for violating the new law. But the law also has some exceptions and different requirements depending on the age of the driver. Law enforcement will be issuing citations under the new law beginning on October 05, 2023.
Ohio’s New Distracted Driving Law: Phones Down!
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, since 2018, distracted driving has led to over 63,000 crashes, over 1,800 fatal or serious injuries, and over 40,000 violations,[1] 39% of distracted driving crashes involve an at-fault driver between the ages of 15 and 24.[2] Previously, drivers over the age of 17 had to commit another traffic […]