SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — It’s time to put the phone down when you get in your car. Starting Sept. 1, 2025, the Hands-free And Distracted Driving Act is in effect, cracking down on distracted driving in ...

Automakers such as Ford, GM and Tesla have touted their hands-free driving technology as the future of driving in recent years. A combination of lawsuits and crashes show that these systems aren’t as ...

South Carolina's hands-free driving act prohibits holding phones while driving. A grace period will be in effect, during which warnings will be issued. Fines for violations start at $100 for the first ...

As technology continues to evolve, hands-free driving is becoming more prevalent on roads around the world. While this offers many conveniences, it’s crucial for drivers to be aware of the rules and ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s law looking to curb distracted driving is now in effect. Enforcement of the change, impacting millions of people every day, begins with a six-month warning ...

HOLDING THEIR PHONE WHILE DRIVING. RIGHT? NOT AT ALL, CAROL. IN THE HOUR THAT WE RODE ALONG WITH SPARTANBURG POLICE OFFICERS EARLIER TODAY, WE SAW TWO PEOPLE GET PULLED OVER FOR HOLDING THEIR CELL ...

Rivian is calling its new hands-free semi-autonomous driving subscription Autonomy+. Owners can subscribe to the tech for $50 a month or pay $2,500 for full access. The electric vehicle automaker is ...

Rivian says it plans to have hands-free point-to-point driver assistance available in late 2026. This will eventually lead to the brand's roll-out of an eyes-off, truly autonomous system at a later ...

A social media account that positions itself as an authority on the North Carolina General Assembly posted false information about the state’s driving laws — triggering a wave of inaccurate news ...

We’ve been impressed with the Nissan Murano since a new generation was launched for the 2025 model year. From its distinctive design to its luxury-oriented driving character, it has a lot going for it ...

Law enforcement officials across Iowa have issued 6,300 distracted driving warnings since the new hands-free legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, went into effect on July 1, Sgt.

LEARN MORE. SOUTH CAROLINA IS CRACKING DOWN ON LAWS THAT PROTECT ROADSIDE WORKERS AND DRIVERS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, YOU MIGHT SEE MORE LAW ENFORCEMENT AS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS WORK TO ENFORCE AN ...