Myriam del Socorro Lopez was killed when her car was struck by a 17-year-old driver. Records show the teen had sent a text two minutes before paramedics were called. As the nation's top transportation ...

Despite years of public awareness campaigns, evolving traffic laws, and increasingly advanced vehicle safety features, distracted driving remains a persistent and growing problem in 2025. Tools like ...

Texting while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash, so insurance companies treat it as a serious violation. A citation for this behavior signals risky driving habits to insurers and ...