Hands-free

With an alarming number of Minnesota drivers breaking the hands-free law recently, the Minnesota State Patrol has shared a sobering reminder of the consequences of driving distracted.

Minnesota law enforcement will be cracking down on hands-free phone laws to mark the one year anniversary on the initiative.

State officials say more than 5,000 citations have been issued to drivers in Minnesota since a hands-free law took affect in August.

One positive thing this is showing is how responsive teen drivers have been to this new law. They had the least amount of citations.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety officials say officers cited 678 drivers across the state during the first week of the new hands-free cellphone law.

Ranging from $6.88 to $12.99, following are four suggestions for phone holders that should help you stay connected and communicating hands-free come August 1!

The Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety has offered seven tips for going hands free this Thursday.

Halfway through the month of July, which means there is plenty of time left to break a bad habit before it becomes illegal.