has become an increasingly common concern in today’s fast-paced world. With the rise of smartphones and constant connectivity, drivers often feel the urge to make calls, send messages, or check ...

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 ...

A 2024 survey conducted by United Tires found that 61% of American drivers use GPS at least once per week. Google Maps was the most popular app choice, used by 63% of drivers, followed by Apple Maps, ...

MORNING HEADLINES | With $50 million in federal highway funds on the line, the S.C. House on Wednesday passed a bill to require hands-free cell phone use while driving. State Rep. Bill Taylor, R-Aiken ...

Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—House Bill 519 has been sent to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. It would prohibit the use of a cell phone or telecommunication device while operating a vehicle. Currently, ...

SLIDELL (WGNO) — Any use of a hand-held phone while driving, such as calling, texting or scrolling, is going to be illegal starting Aug. 1. State representative Brian Glorioso who sponsored the bill ...

(KRON) — A California appellate court ruled Tuesday that a state law prohibiting the handheld use of cellphones while driving also applies to holding phones operating as navigation systems. The Court ...

A new Pennsylvania law aimed at cracking down on distracted driving is set to go in effect Thursday, one that could lead to citations for what have become common driving behaviors. Paul Miller’s Law ...

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, ...

Navigating through tunnels or underground parking structures is a notorious blind spot for GPS-based systems. Now, researchers have developed a novel deep learning-enhanced framework that enables ...