Myriam del Socorro Lopez was killed when her car was struck by a 17-year-old driver. Records show the teen had sent a text two minutes before paramedics were called. As the nation's top transportation ...

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 ...

PHOENIX — Arizona may finally be ready to join the 47 states that have made it illegal to text while driving unless using a hands-free device. But supporters of a ban — who have been trying to get one ...

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 ...

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 ...

Young drivers are struggling to detach themselves from their smartphones with a new survey revealing 43% of those aged 17-24 admit to reading or writing a message at the wheel. A further third admit ...

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 ...

Distracted driving, as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is "any activity that diverts attention ...