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Wismer: New distracted driving law takes hold Jan. 1

12/23/2020
Beginning January 1, 2021 the use of portable communication devices while driving will become a violation of civil traffic statutes for which law enforcement officers may issue a citation.

Survey: Teens use cell phones while driving despite …

12/4/2020
In a recent survey conducted by State Farm, 9 of 10 teens admitted to using their phone while driving, even though many find it distracting and more likely to cause a crash.

What you need to know about the texting and driving …

4/23/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — A baker's dozen of things you need to know about the new texting law: When does all this take effect? January 1, 2021. That doesn't …

House approves texting while driving ban, Ducey to …

4/18/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Arizona lawmakers gave final approval this afternoon to a comprehensive statewide ban on the use of hand-held cellphones by motorist, …

Texting while driving ban up for vote in Arizona House

4/17/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Arizona is on the verge of no longer being just one of three states without a comprehensive ban on texting while driving. House Speaker …

Arizona Distracted Driving Summit is Jan. 23

1/21/2019
This week’s Arizona Distracted Driving Summit couldn’t have come at a more pressing time for law enforcement and the continued debate about whether to outlaw the use of mobile devices while …