Rice County Attorney John Fossum has written a column on the issue and the Northfield Police Department has issued a press release. Police Chief Monte Nelson was in studio to talk about it as well. Find that interview HERE. Additionally the Office of Traffic Safety has a website with more information.
A new law takes effect August 1, 2019 that prohibits drivers from manipulating their phones
while driving. The new law allows a driver to use their cell phone to make calls, text,
listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or singletouch activation without holding the phone.
Under the new law you may not hold your phone in your hand. Also, a driver may not
use their phone at any time for video calling, video live-streaming, Snapchat, gaming,
looking at video or photos stored on the phone, using non-navigation apps, reading
texts and scrolling or typing on the phone.
Read all the details by clicking below, including the cost of the ticket.
Hands Free Cell Phones Required by John Fossum
