Hands-Free Law (RSA 265:79-c)

"States primarily use hand-held and texting bans to combat distracted driving. Hand-held bans are laws that allow the use of mobile devices while driving only in hands-free mode—usually through voice communication or by activating with a single tap or swipe. A growing number of states also include a prohibition to access, view or read non-navigation related content. Texting bans prohibit drivers from typing or sending text messages while driving but allow talking on a hand-held mobile device. Many of these bans provide for various exemptions, including for emergencies, law enforcement and first responders."

"Federal regulations bar commercial drivers from texting or using handheld phones while driving. Regarding the ban on handheld phones, researchers contend that the primary risk to drivers using phones is not from the physical distraction of holding them but from the cognitive distraction of carrying on a conversation while driving."

"This article discusses a claim by a plaintiff injured by a driver who was using a cell phone at the time of the accident. Included within this topic are plaintiffs who are pedestrians, occupants of other vehicles, or passengers in the vehicle being driven by the defendant."

"This article presents detailed discussion of actions involving text messaging evidence in civil actions. The admissibility of this evidence, expert technology witnesses, pleadings, and trial are discussed and illustrative trial testimony is presented."