distracted driving

Everyone seems to agree that distracted driving is a significant problem in Louisiana, and one state lawmaker wants to do something about it.

We complain all the time about when people text and drive, or in some cases simply using the phone and driving. But should we put down the burger while we're on the roads?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,142 people were killed in crashes caused by distracted driving in 2020.

Drivers would be explicitly prohibited from taking photos and videos and posting to social media while behind the wheel.

We've all been there, whether you want to admit it or not

If you won't listen to common sense then maybe you'll listen to former NFL star Brett Favre.

A video has surfaced on Facebook that shows a truck plowing into a motorcycle, then a school bus and the person behind the wheel was allegedly texting and driving.

Don't text and drive while you text and drive.

Children learn what they live. We can talk to our kids 'til we're blue in the face. Texting while driving is as dangerous as driving drunk, yet more than a third of teens think it's no big deal...

The Bayou state finds itself ranked near the the bottom of another list...

Watch what happened when student drivers were required to pass a "text while driving" test...

Is that text worth $500 ? It could be if new legislation becomes law. Don't text and drive, it's too expensive in a lot of different ways.

We've all heard the refrain that you shouldn't text and drive. Well, it seems there is a whole slew of other questionable phone-related behavior we need to stop.

This video shows the aftermath of a Honda Accord that slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler in Texas. Some people may find this video disturbing.

It's so clever and effective, using a location based broadcasting device to make a very important point.