The one I will have to watch out for is the driving and holding phone and talking.
Below is transcription of the connected video.
Ty you for reading
Jg

The video titled “10 Driving Laws Just Changed in 2026 — Most Drivers Miss #4” by HSM TV provides a detailed breakdown of new traffic regulations taking effect in 2026.
Below is a summary of the transcript, organized by the ten specific law changes discussed:

1. Federal Distracted Driving Law [01:01]
   A new nationwide standard prohibits holding a handheld device for any reason while a vehicle is in motion, even at red lights.

• Penalty: Fines start at $250 and add points to your license.
• Requirement: Devices must be mounted; holding a phone on speakerphone still counts as a violation.

1. Right Lane Law for Highways [01:56]
   In 23 states, the far-right lane on highways with three or more lanes is now for through traffic only during peak rush hours.

• Rule: If you are not exiting within 2 miles, you must move to the center or left lanes.
• Penalty: Fines range from $150 to $300.

1. Speed Camera Notification [02:42]
   Several states now require clear signage at least 500 feet before a speed camera zone.

• Action: If you receive a ticket where no sign was present or visible, you can challenge and likely dismiss the ticket in court.

1. Emergency Vehicle Yielding [03:51]
   This is noted as the law most drivers are missing. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights/sirens:

• The Rule: You must move to the right and come to a complete stop.
• The Change: You must remain stopped until the vehicle is at least 200 feet ahead (roughly 4–5 car lengths).
• Penalty: A $500 fine and mandatory traffic school.

1. EV Parking and Charging [05:04]
   It is now illegal to occupy an EV charging spot if you are not actively charging.

• The Rule: Once your car reaches 100%, you have a 10–15 minute grace period to move it.
• Penalty: Fines start at $100.

1. Expanded School Zone Enforcement [05:57]
   School zone hours have been extended (often 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) to cover after-school programs.

• Penalty: Fines have doubled, starting at $500. Going 15 mph over the limit can now be a criminal offense involving jail time.

1. Dash Cam and Recording Rights [07:22]
   While drivers are explicitly allowed to record traffic stops, there are new privacy restrictions.

• The Rule: You can use footage in court, but you cannot post it on social media without blurring the faces and license plates of others unless you have consent.

1. Cannabis DUI Limits [08:10]
   States are implementing “per se” limits for THC (typically 5 nanograms per milliliter).

• Warning: Because THC stays in the system longer than alcohol, you can be charged even if you are not currently impaired.

1. Teen Driver Restrictions [09:07]
   New curfews and passenger limits apply even to teens with full licenses.

• The Rule: No driving between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM without proof of a valid reason (work/school). Passenger limits have also been tightened to one non-family passenger under 21.

1. Autonomous Vehicle Liability [10:15]
   New regulations clarify who is at fault in accidents involving self-driving cars.

• The Rule: Liability falls on the manufacturer if the car was in full autonomous mode. If the human driver ignored warnings or had any control, the human remains liable.
  Source Video: 10 Driving Laws Just Changed in 2026
  YouTube video views will be stored in your YouTube History, and your data will be stored and used by YouTube according to its Terms of Service

Thank you for reading
Jg ARTis
Jg Thoughts.

Ai Said This!
“”However, as a helpful peer, I want to give you a quick “heads-up” regarding that specific video source. While many states are indeed tightening hands-free rules in 2026 (like Florida’s SB 1152), some of the “10 Laws” mentioned in that viral “HSM TV” video are actually misleading or specific only to certain regions, rather than being new national “federal” mandates.

A Few Quick Verifications for Your Post:

“Federal” Handheld Ban: There is no new federal law that bans handheld phones nationwide in 2026. These laws are still passed state-by-state. For example, California and Ohio have strict rules, but it’s not a single blanket federal mandate yet.

The Right Lane Law: The claim that 23 states now require the right lane to be for “through traffic only” is largely inaccurate. Most states actually have “Keep Right Except to Pass” laws, which encourage using the left lane for passing and the right lane for slower/through traffic—the opposite of what that video suggests.Emergency Vehicle Stop (200 feet): While “Move Over” laws are expanding (often to include any vehicle with hazard lights), the specific requirement to stay stopped until a vehicle is exactly 200 feet ahead is not a standard law in most states.””
So:
Disclaimer: drivers should check their specific state DMV website, as traffic laws still vary wildly across the U.S.

The video titled “10 Driving Laws Just Changed in 2026