This is an editorial from KETV's president and General Manager Allison Smith Iowa now has a "Hands-Free Driving" Law. It went into effect at the beginning of July. Drivers cannot have an electronic ...

Currently, distracted driving carries an escalated series of fines, including a $250 fine and mandatory completion of a ...

DELAWARE, Ohio — It’s a scenario familiar to countless drivers: You’re in your car, eyes forward and hands on the wheel. For just a moment, you look down — maybe to check a message on your cellphone.

Distracted driving continues to be a significant concern for road safety worldwide. In response, governments are frequently updating their laws to address this issue. This overview highlights recent ...

79% of drivers experienced near-misses, and 93% of them eperienced negative outcomes, highlighting the need for effective solutions. Drivers request improved communication tools and safety-focused ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year the Department of Transportation is marking the occasion with an unprecedented - and memorable - ad campaign. The centerpiece is a 30-second ...

Distracted driving remains a serious safety problem on Wisconsin roads. Recent data shows distracted drivers were involved in 9,261 crashes in a single year, injuring 3,586 people and killing 23. That ...

79% of drivers had a "close call" or near-miss while driving because they were distracted within the last year Accurate, AI-powered detection with alerts is the No. 1 technology drivers want to tackle ...

May 1—"OK Google," or "Hey Siri" may be heard a lot more frequently in vehicles beginning July 1 as Iowans will be prohibited from handheld cellphone usage while driving. Iowa is now the 31st state to ...