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Nov 23 2023
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Tennessee’s hands-free law makes it illegal for a driver to hold a cell phone or mobile device with any part of their body.
“For hands-free, it’s three points on your license and a moving violation,” Simpson said. “So just being on your cell phone, it’s not worth it for your insurance to go up to me.”
Tennessee distracted driving rate is 5x the national average, THP says
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