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LOGAN, Utah — In most states, if somebody is texting behind the wheel and causes a crash that injures or kills someone, the penalty can be as light as a fine. Articles in this series will examine the dangers of … Continue reading →

There have been numerous reports (and even public service announcements) about the problem of teens texting while driving. However, new research indicates that adults are just as big if not worse offenders when it comes to fiddling with their phones … Continue reading →

By Larry Copeland , USA TODAY Nearly nine in 10 teenage drivers have engaged in distracted-driving behaviors such as texting or talking on a cellphone although most of them know that their actions increase their risk of crashing, a new … Continue reading →

JACKSON, Miss. — State senators approved legislation today that would ban all drivers, not just teenagers, from texting while driving in Mississippi. The legislation, which was sent to the House for consideration, would repeal last year’s law that applied the … Continue reading →

The city of Wausau, WI enforced their first texting while driving ticket on February 7, 2011. The city passed the “No Texting While Driving” law January 1, 2011 and looking to become even more strict of enforcing this law. When … Continue reading →

Think that girl in the next lane is going to let you merge? Think again. A recent study has found teenage female drivers are catching up to their male counterparts when it comes to aggressive driving and surpassing them in … Continue reading →

Kids say they just can’t help it: They pretty much text all day long — even while driving. And texting and driving is a dangerous combination. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that in 2008 alone, nearly … Continue reading →

On Friday, Asheville Police disclosed that they had accessed the information stored in Ashley Johnson’s cellphone. Police investigators who examined the Arden teenager’s cellphone stated that the information showed that Johnson, 16, was retrieving a text message just seconds before … Continue reading →

At a time when automakers are stuffing new cars with interactive technology that integrates better with smart phones, iPods and other devices, more teen drivers are playing with these gadgets while driving. Most teens engage in distracted driving even though … Continue reading →