Today is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day, which encourages drivers to get into the habit of putting mobile devices away and activate the “Do Not Disturb” mode on phones. In 2024, cell phones ...

It is illegal for drivers to use electronics while driving unless they’re hands-free. The state is launching a public education campaign called “mass DO NOT DISTURB.” It’s aimed at reducing the number ...

BOSTON (WPRI) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding people once again to put their phones away while driving. The agency partnered with Boston University’s AdLab to ...

(WPRI) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is urging drivers to put their phones away while they are on the road. The public education program called “mass DO NOT DISTURB” is ...

Mobile phones, an increasing part of daily life as people pressure to stay connected, are contributing to traffic deaths. "Do Not Disturb" feature could cut phone interactions by more than 40%.

Using the "Do Not Disturb" feature on your phone is helping to reduce distracted driving, according to a new report from AAA.Despite texting bans in almost all 50 states, AAA says distracted driving ...

In 2023, nearly 41,000 deadly vehicle crashes occurred in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted driving was responsible for 8% of fatal collisions, ...

National Do No Disturb While Driving (DNDWD) Day arrives on Oct. 16 this year. But many drivers still aren’t using this distraction-busting phone feature, new data shows. Just 29% of drivers say they ...

Apple announced a feature aimed at distracted driving during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. ”Do Not Disturb While Driving" will automatically come on if an iPhone is connected via ...

You can make exceptions if there are certain alerts you still want to receive. You manage Do Not Disturb options in the Settings app. When you don't want to be bothered, Do Not Disturb is the perfect ...

Smartphones and tablets are an incredible way to stay in touch with others and access the world's knowledge. They're also, at times, an annoying distraction that may break your concentration at the ...

The suspension of SNAP benefits is set to begin on Saturday, affecting over a million residents, including 32% who are children, 31% who are people with disabilities, and 26% who are older adults.