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N.Y. signs off on ‘texting zones’

New York is setting up “texting zones” on state thruways and highways, with rest stops, Park-n-Ride lots and the like doing double duty as safe harbors for text messaging. Sorry, no cyber cafes or...

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U.S. drivers: Get tough on texting

Three out of four U.S. drivers support tougher punishments for text messaging and driving, a recent poll suggests. There was little support for the current penalties, which vary widely and are for the...

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Google points finger at distracted drivers

Google’s self-driving cars have been hit 14 times, all the fault of humans operating other vehicles, the technology’s developers say. “Not once has the self-driving car been the cause of the...

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Tech hangover for drivers cited

The process of “readjusting to the task of driving” after using wireless communications devices presents a “hidden and pervasive danger,” according to a AAA report. Researchers found that driver...

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NY mayor sends texting message

Hizzoner isn’t playing when it comes to distracted driving. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio directed his police detail to stop and cite a motorist for texting while he was traveling on FDR Drive in...

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British distracted driving news

The government plans to close a loophole in the country’s handheld mobile phone law. The loophole — which allowed the taking of photos, scrolling for music and playing games — was used by some drivers...

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