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Missouri’s New Hands Free Driving Law Starts Monday

Missouri’s Hands-Free law takes effect August 28th. This law means no drivers are allowed to use a handheld cellular device while operating a motor vehicle.  Sargent Shane Hux from the Missouri Highway Patrol says distracted driving while using a cellular device is a problem.

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Sgt Hux says while the law goes into effect, the enforcement begins with education.

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Hux says there are exceptions that allow the use of the devices.

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The new law goes into effect on Monday.