Post by OH on Apr 5, 2023 10:07:51 GMT -5
www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-ohio/put-it-down-or-pay-up-breaking-down-ohios-new-distracted-driving-law
CINCINNATI — It is now illegal to text and drive in Ohio.
The state's new distracted driving law goes into effect Tuesday. It allows law enforcement to pull people over if they're seen using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving.
The new law now makes driving while texting a primary offense, meaning local, county or state law enforcement can immediately conduct a traffic stop if they witness drivers using their phones.
www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-ohio/new-ohio-law-means-you-can-be-pulled-over-for-holding-a-phone-while-driving#:~:text=Facebook-,New%20Ohio%20law%20means%20you%20can%20be%20pulled,holding%20a%20phone%20while%20driving&text=Governor%20Mike%20DeWine%20signed%20Senate,a%20cell%20phone%20while%20driving.
There are some cell phone usage allowances that won't get drivers in trouble:
Drivers are allowed to use a phone when the vehicle is parked or stopped at a red light
Drivers are allowed to swipe their screens to answer a call
Holding a cell phone to your ear during phone calls is allowed
Emergency calls will not be restricted
Use of a GPS function or navigation device is fine, but must be mounted on the dash or console and not handheld
SB288 will go into effect in Ohio in 90 days — April 3, 2023.
CINCINNATI — It is now illegal to text and drive in Ohio.
The state's new distracted driving law goes into effect Tuesday. It allows law enforcement to pull people over if they're seen using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving.
The new law now makes driving while texting a primary offense, meaning local, county or state law enforcement can immediately conduct a traffic stop if they witness drivers using their phones.
www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-ohio/new-ohio-law-means-you-can-be-pulled-over-for-holding-a-phone-while-driving#:~:text=Facebook-,New%20Ohio%20law%20means%20you%20can%20be%20pulled,holding%20a%20phone%20while%20driving&text=Governor%20Mike%20DeWine%20signed%20Senate,a%20cell%20phone%20while%20driving.
There are some cell phone usage allowances that won't get drivers in trouble:
Drivers are allowed to use a phone when the vehicle is parked or stopped at a red light
Drivers are allowed to swipe their screens to answer a call
Holding a cell phone to your ear during phone calls is allowed
Emergency calls will not be restricted
Use of a GPS function or navigation device is fine, but must be mounted on the dash or console and not handheld
SB288 will go into effect in Ohio in 90 days — April 3, 2023.
