THP ‘OPERATION HANDS-FREE’ SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 4TH

On Monday, April 4, 2022 the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), AAA – The Auto Club Group, and traffic safety partners across Tennessee for “Operation Hands-Free”.

The purpose of Operation Hands Free is to reduce distracted-driving crashes and fatalities by increasing enforcement efforts and educating citizens about the states’ hands-free laws. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will assist by utilizing digital highway message boards to spread awareness. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development will display outdoor banners at welcome centers statewide. Drivers can learn more about Tennessee’s hands-free law at www.HandsFreeTN.com and Georgia’s hands-free law at www.HeadsUpGeorgia.com. (Image courtesy THSO)