When you enter the village of Hartville in Stark County, a sign warns that distracted driving is strictly enforced.

It’s been one year since strict distracted driving became a primary offense in Ohio and local law enforcement is looking back at the effectiveness of it. The new law included a six-month grace ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new report shows a “notable” decrease in distracted driving in Ohio since a law making it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in most instances was passed in ...

As the law stands right now, Ohio police are allowed to stop drivers ages 17 and younger for texting while driving. Adults must commit another traffic violation first before being pulled over.

The state senate in Ohio is debating a bill that would increase penalties for distracted driving. Brenner — who supports stricter penalties — called into a debate on that bill while driving.

More than 6,000 speed-related crashes on Ohio highways have been reported this year, nearly 30 of them fatal, according to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawmakers are pushing for an increased ... An offender could also receive an additional fine for distracted driving, according to the bill. The bill said courts must waive ...

Cambridge Mobile Telematics has found that generally, the impact of distracted driving laws fades over time as media attention fades. They found a case study in Ohio, where new distracted driving ...

Through proactive measures, such as an emphasis on distracted driving and focused drug and alcohol impaired driving ...