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All about the proposed hands-free driving law for Massachusetts

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In 2016 to 2017 alone, car crashes from distracted driving rose to 170%. This is a worrying statistic since teens are three times more likely to crash because of distracted driving. It’s for these reasons why the state of Massachusetts has enacted a law on distracted driving, says Dock Square Parking Garage. Here’s a simple primer on what the law is about and what you should expect in the roads around Boston regarding the enforcement of the law. Image source: mybackyardnews.com Image source: trustedchoice.com Governor Charlie Baker signed the hands-free driving law on November 25, 2019. The law states that no motorist should use mobile devices while driving, unless the device can be operated hands-free. The law further reads that drivers cannot read text, look at images, or watch videos. But it exempts devices which aid in navigation and/or provided that the said device is mounted safely on the dashboard. Police will be enforcing the law to its full-effect on Febr