Distracted driving is an epidemic that claimed 3,308 lives in 2022 and annually accounts for roughly 9 percent of fatal vehicle collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -When most people hear “distracted driving,” they think of texting behind the wheel. But distraction comes in many forms, and during the busy holiday and post-holiday season, those ...

In the midst of distracted driving awareness week, we're looking at how Nebraska defines distracted in the event of a crash. 'Put away or pay' week: how Nebraska defines distracted driving In the ...

The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...

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 ...

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 ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to recognize just how dangerous it can be to take your eyes off the road—even for a few seconds. Whether it’s texting ...