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 ...

While 33% of drivers earning less than $25,000 annually report waiting until they’re parked before reading or responding to a text, just 27% of those earning more than $150,000 do so, according to ...

Texting while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash, so insurance companies treat it as a serious violation. A citation for this behavior signals risky driving habits to insurers and ...

WASHINGTON -- The Transportation Department said today it is prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages while operating commercial vehicles. The prohibition, which applies to drivers ...

If you think you are a good enough driver to avoid a wreck while texting and driving, think again. "I woke up and I remember seeing blood everywhere and wondering why the pole was in my window," said ...

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 ...

Kentucky prohibits texting while driving and all cell phone use for drivers under 18. Using a phone for GPS, navigation, or in emergencies is permitted. Fines for violating these laws are $25 for the ...