The government is now trying to get the word out that any cell phone use while behind the wheel can be extremly dangerous. In Washington, the Transportation Department is so worried about drivers who don’t keep their minds on driving, that they’re holding a summit meeting about it. Distracted Drivers reportedly cause thousands of traffic deaths a year. ABC News’ T.J. Winick has more.

A North Augusta woman has turned herself into authorities, after being charged with 2 counts of Felony DUI. Julie Pfinnig Lafon, 45, Is accused of driving down the wrong side of I-20, while intoxicated, on January 31st.

The National Safety Council says driving while talking on a cell phone is like driving drunk. It is saying states should ban drivers from using hand-held and hands-free cell phones. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the story.

A national safety group is advocating a total ban on cell phone use while driving, saying the practice is clearly dangerous and leads to fatalities.

Steps to curb illegal immigration and prevent people from driving drunk are among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 in South Carolina.

Seventeen states and DC have passed cell phone restrictions for teenagers. Now, Georgia lawmakers plan to look at a measure when next year’s session begins that would ban talking or texting except in an emergency. Tell us if you think this is a good idea, in our web poll. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

Georgia lawmakers want to ban teenagers from texting and making calls on their cell phones while driving.