Distracted driving is now the cause of one-in-five crashes in North Carolina. In 2019, over 54,000 distracted driving accidents in our state cost 154 people their lives and sent 23,000 men, women and children to the emergency room. To help combat this, AARP supports Hands Free NC (SB 20).
Based on similar action in other states, Hands Free NC will reduce crashes that result in fatalities, serious injuries and other costs.
Fewer crashes mean decreased collision repair costs and medical expenses. The hands free driving law helps keep our insurance rates lower. It is a common sense, enforceable approach to the problem of distracted driving.
