Telling teens not to text and drive might be outdated soon.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 ...

Texting while driving is insane. Reading that tiny text and tapping out cogent responses on that little on-screen keyboard is hard enough. But to believe that you can do that safely while your car is ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—House Bill 519 has been sent to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. It would prohibit the use of a cell phone or telecommunication device while operating a vehicle. Currently, ...

While smartphones have dramatically transformed how people communicate, they've also contributed to distracted driving. In fact, authorities are working on systems that include cell phone tracking and ...

Starting January 1, police will begin writing citations for drivers who are using their their phones while behind the wheel.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – 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 ...

Law enforcement has only been able to issue warnings to drivers who use their phones while driving since the law took effect ...

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 ...

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, ...