PHILADELPHIA (NEXSTAR) — Did you know that, on average, it’s likely nine Americans will have died today due to accidents involving distracted driving? Each year, about 3,000 people are killed due to ...

Re “Lawmakers push to crack down on dangerous driving” (Feb. 8): Don’t lawmakers drive on our roads? Basically, the article focuses on DUI. “California is the epicenter of America’s DUI and drunken ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The state of Florida takes distracted driving seriously. In 2024, nearly 300 people in Florida died and over 2,200 people suffered ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It's a dirty little secret for many people, but you are not generally required to turn over your cell phone to a cop if you're involved in an accident. But in New York State, that ...

A sophisticated, real-world study confirms that dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss, especially for younger drivers. But the research ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senators passed a bill removing the $60 cap on fines for a violation of the state's texting ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky lawmaker wants people to put their phones down while behind the wheel. Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebaanon, filed Senate Bill 28, which "seeks to close gaps in state law ...

The legality of using a map app, GPS or other navigation device while driving depends on how you’re using it, Teri Ross, executive director of Illinois Legal Aid Online, told the News-Democrat. “We’re ...

Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving update is not just another software tweak, it is a direct invitation for drivers to take their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel more often. By ...