2022 Ohio distracted driving tickets increased 263% to 25,310 after a stricter law enacted in 2023.

In Ohio, distracted driving tickets surged by 263% from 6,844 in 2021 to 25,310 in 2022, following a stricter law enacted on October 4, 2023. From 2019 to 2023, 55,857 crashes linked to distracted driving resulted in 185 deaths. Governor Mike DeWine asserts the new law is promoting safer driving habits and reducing incidents, although further efforts are needed to minimize distracted driving.

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