Holding a phone while driving in Washington state becomes illegal in 2019 once Gov. Jay Inslee signs a distracted driving measure passed by the Legislature. “I am just thrilled that we have been able to forge a step forward on …
A legislative committee is set to hear public testimony on several bills aimed at combating texting while driving in Connecticut. Several state lawmakers have submitted legislation this session that creates tougher penalties for texting while driving. One bill would require …
South Carolina’s toughest law on using cellphones while driving is now on the books in Greenville. The law takes effect Tuesday. It bans drivers from using any hand-held devices while a vehicle is in operation, including talking on a cellphone. …
A New Hampshire Senate panel is holding a hearing next week on a measure to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. The House-passed bill also bans all cellphone use by minors behind the wheel. The bill doesn’t apply …
Connecticut police are cracking down on motorists who text or use a hand-held cellphone while driving. Authorities call it “high-visibility enforcement” intended to call attention to a law that took effect Oct. 1. It allows reporting of distracted driving offenses …
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is stepping up efforts to fight distracted driving and is pressuring states to ban texting and hand-held cellphone use by drivers. LaHood calls the problem “a national epidemic,” saying studies show distracted driving is particularly acute …
A House committee has advanced a tougher bill that would crack down on distracted driving by allowing police to stop drivers who are using their cellphones. After several hours of debate Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee altered the bill so …