Citations for distracted driving have jumped in the past year since Georgia made it illegal to drive while holding a cellphone.
A state law that took effect July 1, 2018, prohibits drivers from holding a cellphone while they’re behind the wheel. They can only make calls using hands-free devices with their phones.
Numbers compiled by the Georgia State Patrol show thousands failed to make the change.
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