HUNTSVILLE – It’s been a year since Huntsville spotlighted the dangers of distracted driving with its Hands-Free Ordinance and, while the road to lasting change is still being paved, city leaders said improvements are evident. The ordinance, which prohibits drivers from holding an electronic device, took effect in January 2024. Following a six-month education period, the Huntsville Police Department began enforcing the ordinance last July. Related story: Huntsville’s hands-free driving law gets clarification from council.District 2 Council Member David Little, who introduced the ordinance after his family had been involved in a serious accident caused by a distracted driver, called the law a necessary step toward safer streets. “That kind of pain and hardship is something I…..