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 ...

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 ...

New numbers show the results of Minnesota law enforcement's latest crackdown on distracted driving. Police cited 6,450 drivers for using their cell phones during April's distracted driving enforcement ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — A fatal crash that may have occurred while the driver was livestreaming on TikTok, and a severe sentence in a fatal ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Starting this summer, drivers in Pennsylvania will have to be extra mindful about using their cellphones while driving. Pennsylvania’s new Distracted Driving Law, also known as Paul Miller’s Law, will ...

Distracted driving includes activities like texting and eating, highlighting the need for awareness. Fleet managers should provide training, reinforce safety policies, and enforce consequences for ...

A fatal crash that may have occurred while the driver was livestreaming on TikTok, and a severe sentence in a fatal drunken driving crash, highlight continued dangers from impaired and distracted ...