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CT Distracted Driving Law Includes Some Things You Probably Don't Know

As the busy Memorial Day driving weekend begins, Norwalk Police Department issued this reminder about the distracted driving law:

AAA says teenagers are three times more likely to get into car crashes than adults, in part due to the increase in distracted driving and cellphone use.

AAA says teenagers are three times more likely to get into car crashes than adults, in part due to the increase in distracted driving and cellphone use.

Photo Credit: Provided/ AAA

  • No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any highway while using a hand held mobile telephone to engage in a call or while using a mobile electronic device while such vehicle is in motion.
  • No person under 18 years of age shall use a hand held mobile telephone -- including one with a hands free accessory -- or a mobile electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway.
  • No person shall engage in any activity not related to the actual operation of a motor vehicle that interferes with its safe operation on a highway. 
  • This could include but is not limited to shaving, applying makeup or holding a pet. 

Norwalk Police Department reminds all motorists to #JustDrive

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