Monthly trends in unlocks and prohibited calls (2024–2025)

Definitions: 

  • Unlocks refer to the transition of the phone screen from off to on.

  • Prohibited calls refer to calls made using a non‑authorized audio device (phone speaker, wireless earbuds, phone audio) while the vehicle is in motion.

The comparison of distraction events reveals a dual trend in 2025:

  • An increase in the frequency of unlocks (+3.16%)

  • A decrease in the frequency of prohibited calls (–5.78%)
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