New Distracted Driving Bill Passes
/Texting and driving just became a bigger offense in Ohio.
On October 29, 2018, Ohio passed House Bill 95, a law that broadened what is considered distracted driving, and also increased the fine for drivers.
Distracted driving-related crashes account for approximately 18 percent of overall Ohio crash fatalities and 16 percent of Ohio serious injuries.
In an effort to crack down on the increasing number of distracted driving accidents, “The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving enforcement.”
