Tag Archives: Teen Drivers
Teen Passengers and Distracted Driving: What the Research Shows Parents
Each extra teen passenger raises a new driver’s fatal crash risk, up to about four times with three or more. What the research shows and what parents can do.
Oregon Distracted Driving Law 2026: Up to $1,000 for a First Offense
Oregon bans holding and using a phone while driving, even at stop lights. A first offense can cost up to $1,000, and first-time offenders may have the fine suspended after an approved course.
Kansas Distracted Driving Law 2026: Texting Ban, New School and Work Zone Rule
Kansas bans texting for all drivers and, under a 2026 law, handheld phones in active school and work zones. Warnings run until July 1, 2027, then fines are $60.
Iowa Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules and the $100 Fine
Iowa bans using a phone while driving unless it is in hands-free mode. Since January 1, 2026, violations carry a $100 fine and count as moving violations.
Distracted Driving and Drowsy Driving: How Fatigue and Phones Add Up
Fatigue and phone use often go together behind the wheel. NHTSA’s latest drowsy driving data, the warning signs to watch for, and when to pull over.
Teen Distracted Driving Behavior Change: What New Research Says Actually Works
A 2026 TIRF USA survey shows how teen phone habits grow with driving experience and why parents matter most. What the research says actually changes behavior.
Maryland Teen Distracted Driving 2026: Phone Rules Every Parent Should Know
Maryland drivers under 18 may not use any phone while driving, even hands-free. A violation can mean a 90-day suspension. What parents need to know.
August 2026 Distracted Driving Resource Roundup
Our August 2026 resource roundup: back to school safety, school zone and bus laws, Labor Day travel, DC area guides and free phone tools.
Month in Review: August 2026 Distracted Driving News
August 2026 distracted driving news: Virginia’s I-66 operation and summit, Labor Day enforcement campaigns, and the NSC holiday weekend estimate.
Kentucky Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Fines and the Hands-Free Debate
Kentucky bans texting while driving but still allows adults to talk on a phone. Here are the $25 and $50 fines, the under 18 ban, and the 2026 hands-free bill.