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https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/missouri-hands-free-law-takes-effect-monday/63-5c05da20-0d60-46fd-8bef-d54669bf28f1

Missouri is Hands Free starting today. Right now, only warnings can be issued. Tickets and fines won't start until Jan 1, 2025.

Missouri Hands-Free Law takes effect Monday The "Siddens Bening Hands Free Law" prohibits drivers from having their phones in their hands while they're behind the wheel.

https://www.kmbc.com/article/missouri-kansas-city-law-cell-phone-texting-driving-distracted/44830182

Cell phones down in Missouri. The new ban takes effect soon.

Put down the cell phone: New Missouri law banning distracted driving, texting, takes effect in late August The law gets its name from two men, one from Raymore, who were hit and killed by distracted drivers.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-police-issue-93-tickets-in-another-traffic-enforcement-event-wednesday/

The Police Department indicated they will be doing more of these High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Initiatives throughout the City.

St. Louis police issue 93 tickets in another traffic enforcement event Wednesday St. Louis police continue to crack down on illegal and unsafe activities on the street, reporting dozens of tickets and citations in the city for a second straight day.

https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/mshp-expects-increased-road-boating-traffic-for-holiday-weekend/article_c7991758-f41e-11ed-8665-53ccb360a9c0.html

Remember to be safe this Holiday weekend.

MSHP expects increased road, boating traffic for holiday weekend Increased traffic along Missouri roads and rivers could cause more accidents if residents aren't careful.

https://www.newstribune.com/news/2023/mar/14/hands-free-driving-bill-advancing-in-senate/

Missouri is one of two states that doesn't have a full texting while driving ban.

Hands-free texting while driving bill advancing in Missouri Senate Missouri transportation leaders are "cautiously optimistic" lawmakers will adopt a ban on texting and driving this year.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/most-dangerous-states-for-drivers/

Missouri is ranked the 4th most dangerous state for drivers. This is mainly due to the percent of fatal accidents caused by speeding.

The Most Dangerous States For Drivers Car accidents are a risk each time you get behind the wheel. In fact, a collision occurs once every five seconds and someone is injured in a crash once every 10 seconds. With so many accidents, it's not surprising motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people under age 54 in the Un

Today is Buckle Up Phone Down. Missouri is also receiving $30,000 to fight distracted driving.

Missouri to receive thousands in funding to fight distracted driving MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — Missouri is just one of a handful of states receiving funds to help with the fight against distracted driving. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) along wi…

https://www.mycouriertribune.com/news/state_news/pilot-program-training-missouri-police-officers-to-draw-blood-to-launch-in-october/article_0dd790d3-e135-5c78-ab49-09e81ca2941d.html

This program would allow departments to conduct their own blood draws instead of requiring the department to go to a hospital.

Pilot program training Missouri police officers to draw blood to launch in October Missouri will be the 21st state to begin a law enforcement phlebotomy program.

Fatalities are down for this year.

Missouri Traffic Fatalities Down 5% Compared to Last Year The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is reporting that, as of July 8th, the statistics for traffic deaths in the state is down 5% compared to last year.

Missouri isn't quite the worst, but it is up there.

Missouri among the states with most irresponsible drivers: study How irresponsible are the drivers in your state?

https://abc17news.com/news/crime/2022/05/27/missouri-traffic-stop-disparity-falls-for-black-drivers-during-pandemic-but-remains-high/

Missouri traffic stop disparity falls for Black drivers during pandemic but remains high - ABC17NEWS A measure of how often drivers of different races pulled over compared to their population levels shows disproportionate traffic stops for Black drivers dropped during the pandemic.

Did you know Missouri is one of two states that permits texting while driving? What are your thoughts on House bill 1487.

Bill would make Missouri 49th state with distracted driving law (The Center Square) – Missouri would become the 49th state with a distracted driving law if a bill moves through the legislature. Currently, only Missouri drivers under age 21 are