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Hand-Free Phone Law Takes Effect June 1 in Rhode Island
Whether you are cruising along Old River Road in Lincoln or stuck on Bald Hill Road in Warwick, it is common to see Rhode Island motorists with their eyes glued to their smartphones. This trend has concerned the insurance industry and state lawmakers for years, but a new hands-free phone law that takes effect June 1 aims to curb this dangerous behavior. With highway message boards on I-195 and other places only briefly touching on the subject, Hunter Insurance would like to highlight what the new law means in your day-to-day life. Last year, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation into law that would forbid the use of cell phones while driving. Beginning June 1, 2018, drivers that are caught using a “hand-held communication device” could be fined up to $100. “Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of automobile accidents, and the prevalence of smartphones among younger generations has only perpetuated fatal crashes,” said Brian Hunter, president of Hunter Insurance. “While the new law may be hard for some Rhode Islanders, it is a step in the right direction that will undoubtedly save lives.” The most recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) paints a grim…