House Bill 1965 Passed

The House Bill 1965 was signed by Governor Fallen this week and the new law will go into effect November 1st, 2015.

As many of you know texting and driving has hit the heartland as well the entire nation in negative manner. Texting and driving over the past few years has lead to and increase in auto accidents. The amount of accidents has cost us all weather we want to accept the fact or not, and for Trooper Dees and Tropper Burch, it cost them their lives while they were working. 

House Bill 1965 which was entered into the house after two Oklahoma State Troopers were killed by a motorist driving and texting.

House Bill 1965 will make it illegal for motorist to Text and Drive.

What is included in the wording of House bill 1965

TEXTING AND DRIVING

CHECKING EMAIL WHILE DRIVING

CHECKING SOCIAL MEDIA WHILE DRIVING.

You will still be able to use your phones for driving directions etc., However if you are distracted to the point that you attract attention from law enforcement officers, don't be surprised if they stop you.

You can read the full report on House Bill 1965 by clicking on this link. 

Thank you and always, Be Safe out there.