OKLAHOMA CITY (KNWA/KFTA) — A new Oklahoma law set to take effect next month will prohibit drivers from using handheld cell phones in school and work zones.

The law is set to strengthen the state's existing distracted driving laws by limiting handheld phone usage in areas that require drivers to pay extra attention. Drivers can still use hands-free features under the new law.

"This law is a practical step toward safer roads," Rep. Nicole Miller (R-Edmond) said in a news release about the law. "It allows drivers to continue using hands-free technology while ensuring their focus stays on driving, especially in critical areas where workers and students are most at risk."

Miller, who authored the bill that became a law, said that the change is simple but has a significant impact in safeguar

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