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How to Create a Distracted Driving Policy for Your Employees in 2026
Motor vehicles are the No. 1 cause of workplace deaths in the US. Employers face up to $25M in liability for employee crashes. Here is how to create a distracted driving policy that actually works in 2026.
Can You Be Sued for Texting While Driving? Understanding Your Legal Liability
Yes, you can be sued for texting while driving. A $4.75M Ohio settlement proves it. Here is how civil lawsuits, criminal charges, and employer liability work in distracted driving cases in 2026.
The Economic Cost of Distracted Driving in America: $98 Billion and Counting
Distracted driving cost America $98.2 billion in 2019 in direct economic losses and $395 billion in total societal harm. Here is where every dollar goes and what the 2024 improvement actually saved.
Distracted Driving at Night: Why Evening Hours Are the Most Dangerous Time to Text
Phone use while driving peaks between 6 PM and 11 PM. Nighttime driving is 9 times deadlier than daytime. Here is why these two facts combine to make evening driving America’s most dangerous window.
Texting While Driving Fines by State 2026: How Much Could You Actually Owe?
Texting while driving fines range from $20 in California to $10,000 in Alaska in 2026. But the real cost over 3 years is $1,000 to $3,000 once insurance is included. Here is the full state-by-state breakdown.
The Textalyzer: The Device That Could Prove You Were Texting When You Crashed
The Textalyzer is a roadside device that can detect phone use at the time of a crash in 90 seconds without accessing content. The technology exists. No US state has passed legislation yet. Here is everything you need to know.
The Three Types of Distraction: Why Texting While Driving Is the Perfect Storm
NHTSA identifies three types of driving distraction: visual, manual, and cognitive. Texting while driving triggers all three simultaneously — making it 23x more likely to cause a crash. Here is the full science.
High School Programs That Are Actually Reducing Teen Distracted Driving
B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to crash. Distracted driving dropped 8.6 percent nationally in 2024. Here are the high school programs actually moving these numbers.
Texas Hands-Free Driving Law 2026: Did SB 47 Finally Become Law?
Did Texas pass SB 47 or a hands-free driving law in 2026? No. Here is what current Texas law says about texting while driving, what the bill would have changed, and what comes next.
Is Voice-to-Text Actually Safe While Driving? The Science Says No
Voice-to-text is the most distracting in-car task ever measured by the AAA Foundation. It scores higher than handheld phone calls on the cognitive distraction scale. Here is the full research breakdown.