Police can issue $50 tickets to distracted drivers starting Friday under handheld device ban

Starting Friday, drivers caught using handheld devices while behind the wheel will face a $50 fine, thanks to Paul Miller’s Law, named after a man killed in a distracted driving crash. This new handheld device ban aims to curb distracted driving and enhance road safety, following numerous fatal accidents linked to distracted behavior. With the law now in effect, police will issue fines to anyone caught violating the ban, sending a clear message about the dangers of distracted driving and hopefully reducing these incidents on the roads.