Some states are known for tough driving laws and enforcement. See which states have notable laws on speeding, DUIs and cell phone use.

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.

Senate bill 99 sought to strengthen distracted driving laws and implement hands-free policies. The bill, though, was never ...

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 ...

There are plenty of U.S. states without a comprehensive hands-free driving legislation, but laws can remain strict without one. U.S. states have been adopting hands-free driving laws at an increasing ...

A divided Maryland Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police cannot pull over drivers who are merely touching their cell phones ...

Maryland’s Supreme Court ruled police can’t stop drivers for texting based solely on touching a phone, citing Fourth ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...