Starting July 23, it’s the law: No hand-held cell phone use while driving

A reminder that Washington State has a new distracted driving law, effective Sunday, July 23, and it means that you can no longer hold your cell phone while driving — even at a stoplight.

You can learn more in our Ask the Edmonds Cop video here:

  1. Some people still don’t get it. Check out Harbor Square Health Club when exercise class let out.
    Quick get in your car and get on the phone while you head home???????

    1. It is very much a case best captured by Stephen Covey in his books. “When mores are sufficient, laws are unneeded. When mores are insufficient, laws are unenforceable.”

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