Law enforcement in Tennessee has joined state leaders for “Operation Hands Free” due to cracking down on violators using phones while driving.
Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
“Eight people died last year to date from crashes involving distracted driving in Tennessee,” said Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis. “So far this year to date, six people have died from distracted driving crashes. Tennessee experiences thousands of distracted driving crashes each year. The goal is to help spread awareness and prevent future tragedies on Tennessee roadways.”
During a recent bus tour, troopers and officers inside the bus observed traffic for distracted drivers then radioed patrol vehicles to execute enforcement action. TDOT assisted by providing HELP trucks for traffic management. They also utilized the digital highway message boards to remind drivers that Tennessee is hands-free.
Put the phone down or be prepared to face the consequences. If you witness unsafe behavior, dial *THP (*847) hands-free or have a passenger make the call.
