Telling teens not to text and drive might be outdated soon. It turns out, young drivers aren’t using their phones to send messages behind the wheel — they’re using it to for entertainment purposes ...

SLIDELL (WGNO) — Any use of a hand-held phone while driving, such as calling, texting or scrolling, is going to be illegal starting Aug. 1. State representative Brian Glorioso who sponsored the bill ...

It will become illegal next month to use a phone while driving in Louisiana unless it’s for hands-free calls or navigation. On Monday, Gov. Jeff Landry signed House Bill 519 by Rep. Brian Glorioso, ...

Kentucky prohibits texting while driving and all cell phone use for drivers under 18. Using a phone for GPS, navigation, or in emergencies is permitted. Fines for violating these laws are $25 for the ...

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?

These results are concerning. Even with the advancements of hooking up phones to Apple Car Play or Bluetooth that allow you to “read” and respond to texts via your voice, teens are still looking at ...