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

Utah police reveal the surprising and dangerous things distracted drivers do behind the wheel—including eating cereal with ...

A bill called "Charlie's Law" aims to ban Massachusetts drivers from live broadcasting and video recording. It was introduced after Charlie Braun, a popular musician, was killed by a distracted driver ...

As a new law cracking down on handheld cellphone use while driving is set to go into effect, new statistics released by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts show distracted driving ...

A study released last month found Hawaii has the sixth-highest rate of fatal crashes caused by distracting driving among U.S. states. Using each state’s U.S. Census population data, the study ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and law enforcement agencies across Southern California will be keeping an eye out for unsafe drivers. The California Highway Patrol partnered with AAA to ...

Distracted driving continues to be a significant concern for road safety worldwide. In response, governments are frequently updating their laws to address this issue. This overview highlights recent ...

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The study found that drivers under 16 years old topped the list with more than half (52.19%) being distracted when involved in fatal collisions. This age group accounts for 845 drivers involved in ...

Tennessee takes distracted driving very seriously, particularly among teens. Drivers under 18 could easily get a suspended license for distracted driving because of the Eddie Conrad Act. Distracted ...