The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is any activity that takes the driver’s attention away from ...

Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving ...

The global pandemic has given way to another pandemic in America, where distracted driving is causing thousands of deaths on public roads and shows no signs of abating. New data shows the COVID-19 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you take a quick drive around Staten Island, you’re sure to see dozens of motorists illegally using their cell phone while behind the wheel. Despite the proliferation of ...

Think it's alright to hold your cell phone while driving, as long as you're just looking at a navigation app? Think again. A state appeals court ruled Tuesday that the state law the prohibits drivers ...

South Carolina's hands-free driving act prohibits holding phones while driving. A grace period will be in effect, during which warnings will be issued. Fines for violations start at $100 for the first ...

Most states have strict laws in place to prevent distracted driving through cell phone use, and Iowa and Louisiana are the latest to join this effort. Since July 1, Iowa drivers have been prohibited ...

Pennsylvania's state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and approved legislation on Thursday that would increase the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones for ...

Kentucky prohibits texting while driving and all cell phone use for drivers under 18. Using a phone for GPS, navigation, or in emergencies is permitted. Fines for violating these laws are $25 for the ...

Louisiana drivers have to put down their cell phones while in motion under a new law that took effect last week. Gov. Jeff Landry believes the new law will help lower the state's auto insurance rates, ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., speaks at a campaign event, Tuesday, April 16, in Scranton, Pa. Republican lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation for a $3 billion tax cut, their just-unveiled ...