Telling teens not to text and drive might be outdated soon. It turns out, young drivers aren’t using their phones to send messages behind the wheel — they’re using it to for entertainment purposes ...

Nearly every US state has some form of law aimed to reduce dangerous distracted driving caused by cell phone use, and many of ...

A recent report highlights a growing problem behind the wheel: more drivers admit to using their phones while driving, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANITOWOC – New teen drivers are often told not to use their cell phones while the vehicle is in drive. Is it a safety measure or ...

The recent rise in distracted driving incidents can be attributed to the increased prevalence of smartphone usage and navigation/infotainment systems while driving.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A study has found that Ohio drivers use their phones less than the national average, with state leaders crediting a state law passed in 2023 that bans drivers from holding a ...

While smartphones have dramatically transformed how people communicate, they've also contributed to distracted driving. In fact, authorities are working on systems that include cell phone tracking and ...

31 states and the District of Columbia now enforce a certain distracted driving law—and three states have joined this movement in the last few months. Most states have strict laws in place to prevent ...

Texting at a red light in New Jersey is illegal and can lead to steep fines and license suspension. Here's what to know.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – It will become illegal next month to use a phone while driving in Louisiana unless it’s for hands-free calls or navigation. On Monday, Gov. Jeff Landry ...

From checking a map app while driving to pushing the speed limit in a school zone, California’s Vehicle Code lays out the rules of the road drivers must follow to keep everyone safe. In June, the ...