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 ...

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Every Halloween, car crashes involving distracted drivers spike. And for pedestrians—especially children—that risk can turn deadly in a heartbeat. The glow of jack-o’-lanterns, the laughter of kids in ...

LEARN MORE. SOUTH CAROLINA IS CRACKING DOWN ON LAWS THAT PROTECT ROADSIDE WORKERS AND DRIVERS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, YOU MIGHT SEE MORE LAW ENFORCEMENT AS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS WORK TO ENFORCE AN ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The Governor’s Highway Safety Program reminded the public to drive safely during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to a press release, the Governor’s ...

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With traffic congestion increasing across the Las ...

You’re likely to face steep consequences if you keep using a handheld device while driving: some jurisdictions now allow officers to issue an instant $500 fine on the spot, and repeated or reckless ...

Handheld phone ban fines begin June 5, 2026. Defensive driving courses can help turn awareness into action by showing drivers where distractions really occur and how to manage them.” — Patrick Mileham ...