HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - In just a few short days, people who are used to using phones to text, take calls, or skim through music or podcasts while driving are being asked to go completely hands-free.

Or else they could face fines or even points on their driver’s license.

South Carolina already has a texting and driving law in effect across the state that restricts people from sending any messages from their phones, but this new law will take it a step forward.

“Distracted driving is the number one cause of collisions in the state, and we have certainly seen that here in Hampton County as well,” Hampton County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Davita Roberts said.

Now, drivers will not be allowed to hold their phones or even have them in their laps while driving.

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