How many accidents are caused by texting and driving? Most people know that texting behind the wheel can increase the likelihood of a crash, but just how many accidents are caused by texting and ...

PHOENIX—After some false starts—and a recent near-death experience—a ban on texting behind the wheel faces one final hurdle in the Arizona Legislature. If the legislation passes and Gov. Jan Brewer ...

Texting while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash, so insurance companies treat it as a serious violation. A citation for this behavior signals risky driving habits to insurers and ...

A Pennsylvania law banning the use of handheld devices while operating vehicles, including at red lights or in heavy traffic, goes into effect June 5. Named for a 21-year-old killed by a distracted ...

Ren Bishop is one of many American drivers who texts, tweets and talks on her cellphone while she’s behind the wheel – and thinks it should be up to drivers to use their discretion when it comes to ...