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.

U.S. states have been adopting hands-free driving laws at an increasing rate, but there are still 19 states that don’t have one. Hands-free driving legislation outlaws using any handheld electronic ...

Way too many people died last year because someone couldn’t wait to make a call or send a text. Stand near any busy road, and ...

Texting and driving is illegal in Florida and law enforcement can issue citations to motorists. Drivers are permitted to use their phones for texting or emailing while their vehicle is stationary, ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an X post Thursday that owners can text and drive with the latest version of his company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver-assistance software, despite the fact that ...

A dramatic Web-based video depicting four deaths caused by a young driver who was texting at the wheel has provoked a debate over the best ways to curb distracted driving. A dramatic Web-based video ...

Most states outlaw texting while driving, yet many drivers still do it. A survey by driveresearch.com found that 45% of drivers admitted to texting behind the wheel, and the actual number is likely ...

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 ...

Family of fallen Oklahoma Trooper urges drivers to put down phones as OHP increases distracted driving enforcement. Learn about new laws and the impact of texting while driving.