A New Law Has Taken Effect In Tennessee That Will Increase The Penalty Of A Person Who Drives While Distracted. The Eddie Conrad Act Will Increase The Number Of Points Added To Driving Records For Using A Cell Phone While Driving. Anyone Under 18 Will Receive Seven Points If Its A Second Offense. Drivers Over 18 Will Receive Four Points For The First And Second Offense And Five Points For The Third. Kingsport Police Issued 359 Citations For Hands-Free Violations Last Year Alone.