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Georgia Hands-Free Law
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of auto accidents and can also have the most serious outcomes, oftentimes resulting in fatal injuries. The Georgia Hands-Free Law, also known as the cell phone law, is intended to reduce cell phone distractions to a driver and help save lives.
The Georgia Hands-Free Law prohibits drivers from engaging in the following activities while driving:
- Hold a cell phone or support a cell phone with any part of their body.
- Write, send or read any text message, email, instant message or any other internet data related message while driving. However, using the voice to text function is allowed.
- Watch a video or movie on their cell phone. GPS and navigation devices are allowed.
- Record or broadcast a video on their cell phone. Continuous running dash cams are allowed.
- Touch their cell phone to activate or program and streaming music app. Listening to streaming music is allowed but a driver will need to activate or program the app before getting on the road.
If you find it necessary to respond to a message or take a call while you are driving, pull over before reaching for your cell phone. Or if you have a passenger in the vehicle with you, ask them to help you with any messages or any other functions involving your cell phone.
The use of a cell phone is not prohibited when it is needed to report a traffic accident, or a medical or fire emergency. Cell phone use is also permitted to report a crime or a road hazard that would cause serious injury.
The Georgia Hands-Free law also generally requires a driver to exercise due care while operating a motor vehicle. In other words, a driver should not engage in distracting behavior while driving.
After a Car Accident, Call the Lawyers at KWF in Atlanta.
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver on the Georgia roadways, please contact the legal team at Katz Personal Injury Lawyers today at (404) 460-0101 for a free initial consultation. You may be entitled to compensation for your damages.