Tougher distracted-driving law takes effect Oct. 1 in Oregon

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon drivers soon can be pulled over for not only texting and talking on their cellphones, but also for navigating, using social media and any other “hands-on” cellphone and electronics use. The Statesman Journal reports (http://stjr.nl/2hdW1Ck ) the changes, which begin Oct. 1, call for repeat offenders to face steeper fines […]