Question: I know the distracted driving law has been around for a while now, but can you please talk about it some more? Answer: Driver distraction or inattention is a leading factor in crashes in ...

They’ve announced tougher enforcement to stop people from texting, using social apps, or running mobile […] ...

A statewide driving law named for the victim of a fatal Monroe County car crash will take effect the first week of June. Paul Miller’s Law aims to curtail one’s use of communication devices, including ...

Thank you for bringing distracted driving to the attention of the community at large (“Distracted behind the wheel,” Reading Eagle, April 13). This problem is not only statewide but a national ...

Near-miss moments on the road are starting to feel less like flukes and more like […] ...

A study released last month found Hawaii has the sixth-highest rate of fatal crashes caused by distracting driving among U.S. states. Using each state’s U.S. Census population data, the study ...

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A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers offers a stark reminder of how pervasive cell phone use while driving is among young people. The study team developed and disseminated a questionnaire ...

Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will take a significant step toward improving road safety with the introduction of a new distracted driving law known as Paul Miller’s Law. This legislation is ...

GOOD MORNING, MATT AND CAITLIN. THAT’S RIGHT. THAT LAW IS CALLED PAUL MILLER’S LAW. IF YOU WERE CAUGHT HOLDING YOUR CELL PHONE WHILE YOU WERE DRIVING BEHIND THE WHEEL, YOU COULD BE PULLED OVER. THAT ...