A California appeals court has tossed out a fine for a driver checking a smartphone map to escape traffic, offering a new interpretation in the crackdown on “distracted driving.” A panel of judges ...

A smartphone app that drivers in Iowa will be able to use as an official driver’s license could lead to privacy abuses by law enforcement. In 2015, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to ...

Behavior vs. awareness disconnect: Despite high awareness of distracted driving laws (e.g., 81% aware of texting bans), many drivers still engage in risky behaviors—10% admit to emailing while driving ...