The recent rise in distracted driving incidents can be attributed to the increased prevalence of smartphone usage and navigation/infotainment systems while driving.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on ...

Bipartisan bill proposes higher fines for using handheld devices while driving in New Hampshire. Repeat offenders could temporarily lose licenses.

31 states and the District of Columbia now enforce a certain distracted driving law—and three states have joined this movement in the last few months. Most states have strict laws in place to prevent ...

Texting while driving is illegal in California — even when you’re stopped at a red light. What about making a call? In the United States, a total of 3,275 people were killed in car crashes involving ...

It will become illegal next month to use a phone while driving in Louisiana unless it’s for hands-free calls or navigation. On Monday, Gov. Jeff Landry signed House Bill 519 by Rep. Brian Glorioso, ...