It comes as no surprise that drivers today are distracted by cell phones. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, states have considered legislation to address this issue ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since Michigan instated the Hands-Free driving law in June of 2023, there have been less incidents of distracted-driver crashes, according to data from the Michigan Office of ...

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 ...

Tallahassee resident Demetrius Branca addresses the Hillsborough County legislative delegation in Tampa on Jan. 10, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix) Last Friday afternoon in Tampa, ...

One year after Ohio's Hands-Free Driving law went into effect, officials say crashes are down drastically. Ohio State Highway Patrol said it is never seen anything like it and the new law is a big ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina could soon join 29 other states with hands-free driving laws as lawmakers consider bills to address distracted driving. Local drivers said on Thursday that distracted ...

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — If you tend to text while driving, police and Sheriffs across Indiana say you are more likely to get pulled over this week. WSBT 22 News took a ride with police to see ...

OAK PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — It's been a little over a year since Michigan's hands-free driving law went into affect, meaning drivers can't hold onto their phone while ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – In 2019, News 6 and a devoted team of advocates successfully changed Florida law, making texting while driving a primary offense. Now, that same team is pushing for the next step – ...

ST. LOUIS — As we start the new year, Missouri drivers can get a ticket for using their phones behind the wheel. Law enforcement officials will begin enforcing the new hands-free law on Wednesday. The ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - In 2020, Peter and JoAnn Bengtson’s lives changed forever. They received a call informing them that their daughter, 28-year-old Ellen Bengtson was hit by a distracted ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the three months since Colorado’s new hands-free phone law took effect, state patrol troopers have already issued more than double the number of ...