SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Car crash deaths are on the rise, and many experts believe smartphones are to blame. Distracted driving can also be a result of in-car infotainment systems, controlling the ...

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 ...

DELAWARE, Ohio — 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.

Tennessee takes distracted driving very seriously, particularly among teens. Drivers under 18 could easily get a suspended license for distracted driving because of the Eddie Conrad Act. Distracted ...

Picture this: you’re stopped at a red light with your seatbelt buckled. A text message dings, and you quickly reply. Seems harmless, right? But in fact, you may be breaking the law. Across Canada, all ...

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The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...