Lawrenceville police to begin enforcement of Hands-Free law July 1

In accordance with the recently enacted Hands-Free Georgia Act, the Lawrenceville Police Department is warning drivers it will begin enforcement of the new law on July 1. The Hands-Free Georgia Act was signed by Governor Nathan Deal May 2 and will take effect on July 1. The ‘Hands-Free Law’ prohibits drivers from having a phone in their hands or supported by any part of their body.

“We would like to encourage drivers to be prepared by reviewing the rules surrounding the Hands-Free Law,” said Tim Wallis, Chief of Police for Lawrenceville. “Most of all, we urge those on the roadways to drive safely by putting their phones down while behind the wheel. It is with the safety and concern of those on Lawrenceville’s roadways that we will begin enforcing the Hands-Free Law on July 1.”

Information: http://www.headsupgeorgia.com/handsfree-law/.