Hands-on phone use behind the wheel is no longer treated as a minor lapse in judgment. In New York and a growing list of other states, a single decision to tap your screen can expose you to fines that ...

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

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 ...

You're stopped at a red traffic light and your phone pings. You instantly move to pick up the phone and check the text or ...

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 ...

VDOT says that 66% of drivers admit to driving while distracted and a whopping 88% of people say that phone use while driving is extremely dangerous. With April being Distracted Driver Awareness Month ...

Picture this: You’re cruising down the highway, keeping a steady rhythm and checking the signs to stay on course. Suddenly, your phone buzzes. The urge hits – just a quick glance to see what’s up. But ...

Paul Miller's Law is now in effect in Pennsylvania, enforcing a law prohibiting the use of handheld devices while driving ...