The holiday season has arrived! There are a few more turkeys at the grocery store and about a thousand more people perusing the store fronts hoping to find a Christmas treasure. With so many people on the roads, it’s important to remember the rules of Georgia’s latest hands-free driving law. Discover the details:
Georgia’s Hands-Free Driving Law
When Georgia’s hands-free driving law went into effect this past summer, there was confusion about what people could and couldn’t do with their cellphone while driving. It’s important to know exactly what the law entails to avoid breaking the law. If you’re caught doing any of the following, the police officer that pulls you over can write you a ticket and put points on your license:
- Browsing the Internet
- FaceTiming or Skyping
- Holding your wireless device with any part of the body
- Reading or writing any form of electronic communication (emails, texts, etc.)
- Watching or recording any sort of video
There are certain exceptions to the rules. For instance, the only type of video you can watch without breaking the law is your GPS route, but make sure you start your GPS while you are still legally parked. Another exception to the law is using your phone to call the police in the event of a crime, accident, or any type of medical-related emergency.
Ultimately, the less people use their cellphone while driving, the better chance that accidents will be avoided, and lives will not be in danger. Georgia was the 15th state to enact this law, and it has already proven to be very effective.
If you’re in a car accident, allow the Clark & Smith attorneys to help you on your legal journey! If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.