This is an editorial from KETV's president and General Manager Allison Smith Iowa now has a "Hands-Free Driving" Law. It went into effect at the beginning of July. Drivers cannot have an electronic ...

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.

Currently, distracted driving carries an escalated series of fines, including a $250 fine and mandatory completion of a ...

Distracted driving continues to be a significant concern for road safety worldwide. In response, governments are frequently updating their laws to address this issue. This overview highlights recent ...

May 1—"OK Google," or "Hey Siri" may be heard a lot more frequently in vehicles beginning July 1 as Iowans will be prohibited from handheld cellphone usage while driving. Iowa is now the 31st state to ...

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 ...

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Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will take a significant step toward improving road safety with the introduction of a new distracted driving law known as Paul Miller’s Law. This legislation is ...

Florida bill would ban drivers from holding phones or devices. Police could stop drivers even if no texting or calling occurs. Repeat violations could lead to fines and license suspension.

Distracted driving can have fatal consequences. The state of Tennessee takes distracted driving seriously, especially when teen drivers are participating in the dangerous behavior. The state has very ...