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Mass. Bans Texting While Stopped At Red Light - 5 Things To Know About New Hands-Free Law Mass. Bans Texting While Stopped At Red Light - 5 Things To Know About New Hands-Free Law
Mass. Bans Texting While Stopped At Red Light - 5 Things To Know About New Hands-Free Law Under the new Massachusetts “hands-free” law, a driver can be fined $500 for using a mobile device while operating a vehicle. The law went into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Massachusetts Hands-Free Driving Law prohibits the use of any electronic device - including mobile telephones - unless the device is being used in hands-free mode. And it’s not just the action of texting and driving the new law bans. Clicking around a GPS navigation screen while on the road is also prohibited. Here are five things every driver should know about the hands-free law in Massachusetts: 1. DON’T TOUCH IT Ho…

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by Kristin Palpini