Indiana State Police posts around the state teamed up with trucking companies to highlight the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving.
Other new laws include tougher penalties on stores for selling smoking or vaping products to anyone younger than 21 years, and a requirement that anyone younger than 18 obtain a judge’s permission before getting married.
The box truck driver, Evan M. Barnett, has been arrested on manslaughter charges because police believe he had taken drugs before the accident.
“Many preventable crashes result from unsafe driving behavior such as speeding, distracted driving and following too close,” KSP Sgt. Jason Morris said.
Kentucky would be one of several states, including Georgia and Tennessee, to adopt a "hands-free" driving law if lawmakers pass House Bill 255.
Police say cars are getting stuck on the tracks on La Grange Road at Whipps Mill Road as well as Lyndon Lane.
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety launched videos, radio spots, digital advertisements and a new website to remind everyone how critical it is to wear a seat belt and avoid distractions while driving.
Police say a semi truck driver got distracted watching a video on his cell phone while driving -- and now a man is dead.
Kentucky State Police say Jerry Elder Jr. was driving distracted on Interstate 64 on Sept. 29 and slammed into Jeffrey Curtis' Jeep Liberty.
Bird, an electric scooter rental service, recently brought its scooters to Louisville.