Three years ago, Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect; now a survey reveals the law’s impact.
The Michigan State University survey found 96,000 fewer Michigan drivers are on their phones while driving.
According to the survey, drivers under 30 remain twice as likely to be on their phones than older drivers.
Before the law passed, you could legally hold your phone behind the wheel; now your phone must be mounted or connected to your car.
The rule applies to red lights too; even if your car is stationary, you cannot hold your phone.
A first violation fine is $100, a second is $250; after three in three years, drivers are required to attend a driving improvement course.
Drivers who crash while holding a phone have their fines doubled.
Steve Kiefer, of The Kiefer Foundation, joined Local 4 Live to tell us more about the impact.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.