Drivers Holding A Pet Will Be Cited Under New Distracted Driving Law

MANTUA, Ohio (CBS Local) — A major crackdown on distracted drivers in a small town in northeast Ohio is going well beyond the usual ban on texting-while-driving.
Starting Dec. 20, drivers in the Village of Mantua can also be cited by police if they are holding an animal or being distracted by an animal while they are behind the wheel.
It’s part of a comprehensive new law that targets distracted drivers. Writing, sending or reading a text will also be against the law.
Mayor Linda Clar