Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing operation of a mobile device. A presence of vehicular travel is identified. Distracted use indicators associated with a user of the mobile device are monitored. The distracted use indicators include at least one of a pattern of distracted movement and an input violation entered into the mobile device by the user. The input violation includes at least one common input from a set of common inputs. At least one rule from a set of modified usage rules is implemented if a distracted use indicator is identified. The set of modified usage rules limits usability of the mobile device. If a distracted use indicator is not identified, implementation of the set of modified usage rules is optionally prevented for a duration of travel of the vehicle.