Texting and driving is one of the riskiest behaviors drivers can engage in behind the wheel. When you send or read a text, ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - A record-high 19 Nebraskans lost their lives in distracted driving crashes in 2020, and a state legislative committee was urged Tuesday to do something about it.

The not-so-shocking revelation comes as cities and states across the country grapple with trying to enact laws that ban texting behind the wheel. The study, called "Text Messaging During Simulated ...

Drivers in some U.S. states face fines up to $500 for handheld phone use, with Pennsylvania set to begin $50 penalties on ...

How many accidents are caused by texting and driving? Most people know that texting behind the wheel can increase the likelihood of a crash, but just how many accidents are caused by texting and ...

An man works his phone as he drives through traffic in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Texas lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on texting while driving. (AP Photo/LM Otero) UPDATED at 1:43 p.m ...

A Pennsylvania law banning the use of handheld devices while operating vehicles, including at red lights or in heavy traffic, goes into effect June 5. Named for a 21-year-old killed by a distracted ...

Technology and new laws may have a role in curbing dangerous vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving while texting or using a cell phone or a music player. But federal officials today also put ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year the Department of Transportation is marking the occasion with an unprecedented - and memorable - ad campaign. The centerpiece is a 30-second ...