January 1st 2021, the AZ Hands Free law went into effect.
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Did you hear? Effective January 1st 2021, the AZ Hands Free law went into effect.
The AZ Hands Free law means it against the law to:
- Hold or support a mobile device with any part of your body while driving.
- Read, or respond to a message while driving.
- Scrolling through social media, watching a video or recording a video, or any other usage that distracts you while driving.
Take a moment to educate yourself. Drive Safe!
A person who violates this law is subject to the following civil penalty:
- First violation: $75 - $149 fine
- Second or subsequent violation: $150 - $250 fine
There are exceptions to the law, including emergency responders, people in an emergency situation or alerting first responders to an emergency situation or crime. Additionally, the law does not apply to radios, citizen band radio, citizens band radio hybrid, commercial two-way radios, subscription-based emergency communication devices, prescribed medical devices, amateur or ham radio devices, or in-vehicle security, navigation or remote diagnostics systems.
For more information visit : https://www.azdps.gov/handsfree
