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A bill in New York would allow police to examine drivers' phones to see whether they were using the device at the time of an accident. But critics are worried about privacy implications.
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It’s long been against the law to text and drive in Washington, but the rules would get much stricter under a proposal introduced Wednesday in the…
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During the holidays, many of us may spend more time behind the wheel. And as we sit in traffic, it may be tempting to pick up the phone and send a quick…
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Researchers say more than 8 percent of drivers in Washington state are distracted by electronic devices, including many who are actively texting on the…
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If you are a distracted driver, then it’s time to put the phone down.Over the next few weeks, Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement officers…
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Washington State has the highest rate of seat belt use in the nation. That’s according to a report recently released by the National Highway Traffic…
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Beginning this summer, texting will be illegal for drivers across all three Northwest states. Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed a bill Thursday that outlaws texting while driving on Idaho roads. But in the age of the smartphone, text messages aren’t the only distraction on the tiny screen.
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http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-969292.mp3How do you convince someone not to text or talk on the cell phone while…