Arizona drivers may face higher fines for distracted driving. Here's how much texting while driving could cost.

Arizona has taken several steps to combat distracted driving in recent years, most notably with the state’s hands-off driving law that went into effect in 2021. That law, which greatly restricted when ...

Pinal County deputies issued more distracted driving citations in 2025 as crashes and reader concern highlight the growing ...

Explore how mobile phones and distracted driving technology contribute to pedestrian crashes in Mesa, and steps to improve safety.

CHANDLER, AZ — Chandler Police Department has made more than 1,200 traffic stops in the past three months targeting drivers using their phones behind the wheel. The department is averaging over 13 ...

Why Arizona’s hands-free law isn’t stopping distracted driving Chris and Joe discuss why Arizona’s hands-free law hasn’t been enough to curb distracted driving. Despite stricter rules and enforcement, ...

PHOENIX — By a 2-1 margin the state Senate on Monday approved what would be Arizona’s first-ever statewide ban on texting while driving. SB 1165 would do more than make it illegal for motorists to ...

Texting and driving is one of the riskiest behaviors drivers can engage in behind the wheel. When you send or read a text, you may only take your eyes off of the road for a few seconds. But according ...