Texting And Driving Statistics

Texting and driving is one of the riskiest behaviors drivers can engage in behind the wheel. When you send or read a text, you may only take your eyes off of the road for a few seconds. But according ...

Texting while driving could become more costly in Arizona. Here's why

Arizona drivers may face higher fines for distracted driving. A new bill could raise second offense penalties to $400.

Study says Ohioans tap phones less while driving than US average

Ohio has less distracted driving compared to the nation average, a study says. Distracted driving crashes have fallen in the ...

Driving while holding a phone in SC? Expect to be fined. Here's how much

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. But the warning period ends Feb. 28.

Florida woman with no right hand ticketed for holding phone in 'right hand' — what to know about distracted driving

A Lake Worth Beach, Florida woman was pulled over on February 11 and cited for using a wireless communications device while driving. According to the citation, a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office ...
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Arizonans are making fewer handheld calls while driving, but we're still distracted by phones

A new report suggests that while fewer Arizonans are making calls while holding their phones behind the wheel, behaviors like texting and scrolling while driving are up.