Google has quietly retired Maps Driving Mode, a once-handy feature for navigation and media controls. Here's what led to its removal and what may replace it.

Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?

Yes. According to North Carolina's hands-free law, drivers are not permitted to use their phones for texting or email, but "the use of factory-installed or aftermarket global positioning systems" ...

While Kentucky drivers are generally barred from using their phones behind the wheel, it isn’t a completely hands-free state. KRS 189.292 outlines a few limited exceptions, including using a mobile ...

North Carolina law permits GPS app use but bans texting and emailing while driving. State troopers say GPS use can cause distracted driving and advise caution. Safe navigation tips include presetting ...