Tennessee launches new operation to enforce distracted driving law

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol will launch “Operation Hands Free” on April 1, targeting violators of Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

According to Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law, it is illegal for drivers to hold a cell phone or mobile device with any part of their body. Violation of this law can result in points on a driving record.

Drivers can learn more at www.HandsFreeTN.com. Distracted-driving crash data is available through Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network at https://www.tn.gov/safety/stats/dashboards/distracted-driver.html.