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

No laws prohibiting texting and driving existed in Texas when a Tarrant County family lost two children in a car accident.

Former Mrs. Florida International and family advocate for hands-free law ...

Despite years of public awareness campaigns, evolving traffic laws, and increasingly advanced vehicle safety features, distracted driving remains a persistent and growing problem in 2025. Tools like ...

Law enforcement nationwide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel. These efforts ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Streaming has made content easier to access, adding a layer of convenience for users. However, The Guardian reports that it is also increasing road risk, as more drivers use apps like TikTok behind ...

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 ...

Missouri teens are joining the state’s advocacy efforts to end distracted driving.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Kentucky is not considered a hands-free driving state, there are laws in place to limit one's cell phone use on the road.

When a driver’s eyes leave the road to check a text message, lives can change in an instant. Texting while driving is one of the most ...

It was a beautiful spring day in rural Texas last week. By all accounts, a pleasant, fun-loving, 20-year-old man was driving his pickup truck, when distracted by texting, he drove head-on into a ...