New Hampshire's "hands free" driving law has now taken effect. That means those on the road must now put away cellphones, GPS, tablets and any other hand-held voice or data devices, even at stop signs or when stuck in traffic, unless the devices are being operated through a hands-free option, such as a Bluetooth connection.
Those under age 18 can’t use any devices, even hands-free ones, while driving.
Two-way radios are still allowed. And calls to 911 or other emergency responders are legal even if they’re not hands-free.
State police are promising strict enforcement of the new law, which allows for fines of $100 for a first violation, and higher fines for repeat offenses.
