A bill passed by the South Dakota Legislature bans the use of smartphones and other electronic communication devices while driving, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) reported.
The APCIA supports legislation such as HB 1169, which is headed to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature, that helps improve safety and saves lives.
“With this legislation, South Dakota can join a growing list of states that are taking steps to address distraction-related motor vehicle crashes and fatalities,” Steve Schneider, APCIA vice president, Midwest region state affairs, said in a media release.
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia now ban the use of handheld devices while driving. According to a study conducted by the Georgia Legislature, in 12 states traffic fatalities decreased an average of 16 percent within two years of passing a handheld ban.
Schneider said the APCIA is urging the governor to sign the bill.
Source: American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)
Topics Legislation Personal Auto
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