Using a handheld cellphone while driving is illegal in Ohio, with exceptions for emergencies and single-touch operations. Over 55,000 distracted driving crashes have occurred in Ohio since 2020, ...

Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?

Drivers in Pennsylvania will soon be prohibited from using their handheld phone in any way while behind the wheel — from taking calls to scrolling on social media, even at a red light. Starting on ...

A Pennsylvania law banning the use of handheld devices, like cell phones, while driving is now in effect. The law even includes banning drivers from using a phone while being stopped at a traffic ...

While smartphones have dramatically transformed how people communicate, they've also contributed to distracted driving. In fact, authorities are working on systems that include cell phone tracking and ...

South Carolina's hands-free driving act prohibits holding phones while driving. A grace period will be in effect, during which warnings will be issued. Fines for violations start at $100 for the first ...

Imagine you’re driving down the highway. You’re moving at a steady pace. You’re glancing over at the road signs to make sure you’re still moving in the right direction. All of a sudden, your phone ...