Despite increased penalties for distracted driving, a record number of deaths and serious injuries were caused by motorists using cellphones and other devices in Japan last year. National Police ...

A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers offers a stark reminder of how pervasive cell phone use while driving is among young people. The study team developed and disseminated a questionnaire ...

Question: I know the distracted driving law has been around for a while now, but can you please talk about it some more? Answer: Driver distraction or inattention is a leading factor in crashes in ...

A statewide driving law named for the victim of a fatal Monroe County car crash will take effect the first week of June. Paul Miller’s Law aims to curtail one’s use of communication devices, including ...

Drivers know cell phone talk and texting isn't safe but still do it. Sept. 20, 2010— -- Think chatting on your cell phone or sending a text message while driving isn't that dangerous? Think again ...

Root Insurance has published its 2025 Focused Driving Report as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, highlighting the serious issue of distracted driving, which causes over 3,200 ...

Are texting or cellphone calls really that dangerous? April 21, 2011 — -- There are probably few people who are surprised to hear cellphones and driving don't mix -- but do you believe it's true ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Sharjah Police launched a stark awareness video, "Don't Be The Next Number," highlighting 267 distracted driving accidents this year. The campaign warns that even brief phone use behind the wheel can ...

It’s a scenario familiar to countless drivers: You’re in your car, eyes forward and hands on the wheel. For just a moment, you look down — maybe to check a message on your cellphone. You’ve done it a ...