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, ...

You might just think you're an excellent driver, even while chatting on your cell phone. In truth, however, even if you've got both hands on the wheel thanks to a handy hands-free phone, you're likely ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mobile phones, an increasing part of daily life as people pressure to stay connected, are contributing to traffic deaths. "Do Not Disturb" feature could cut phone interactions by more than 40%.

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Local law enforcement focused on education rather than punishment one month into the new statewide cell phone driving ban. The law, which began Jan. 1, makes it illegal to handle a cell phone while ...