2012

The Department of Transportation has been working overtime to spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving.  But a columnist for AOL questions the necessity of this move, and points to past efforts to prove his point.  He talks about a crusade 80 years ago to get radios banned for the very same reason: … read more

A new article discusses the increase in both traffic injury and property crime in the city of Vancouver. It notes that aggressive and distracted driving has had a significant role to play in the increase. A spokesperson for the Vancouver Police Department said in a conference that increased enforcement efforts can be expected. As for… read more

Police officers in Scotland believe that speed restrictor functions in all vehicles will help drivers slow down successfully in crucial areas like school zones. Police also favor installing black boxes in all cars driven by young drivers to monitor driving behavior and thus determine fair insurance premiums based on the data collected. These issues are… read more

A Minnesota State Trooper recently pulled over a Ford Pinto that was on its last legs, held together by a series of dangerous modifications the driver made. Among them was a hose going from a gas can, out the passenger window, and underneath the hood, where it hooked up to the engine to keep the… read more

Iowa City Police have given their first texting-while-driving ticket. The ticket was given to a college student who rear ended another driver on Independence Day. This individual allegedly admitted to officers that she was texting while she was driving. The Iowa state law against texting while driving was put into effect at the start of… read more

Texting in Arkansas has been illegal for three years now, but as a new report illustrates, that doesn’t necessarily mean that people have curtailed their texting habit. The state’s ban on texting went into effect way back on November 1, 2009 with the passage of Act 181.  But according to statistics from the Arkansas Crime… read more

The state of Pennsylvania recently passed legislation prohibiting motorists from sending and receiving text messages while driving, but state law enforcement officials are having trouble enforcing the new law. Three of the most populous municipalities in Pennsylvania’s West Shore region — East Pennsboro and Upper and Lower Allen — haven’t ticketed a single driver for… read more

Last month, law enforcement officials in Manhattan Beach cited 377 motorists for inattentive driving habits, according to a statement issued by the Manhattan Beach Police Department. April was declared National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and an increased enforcement effort on the part of the Manhattan Beach Police Department resulted in 327 drivers being ticketed for… read more

Expect busy roads during the holidays and remember that troopers all over the Country are watching the traffic for accident hazards and drunken drivers. According to different news sources, holiday travel has increased at least 4% since last year. Interstates and city roads are expected to be intensely patrolled over the holiday. Distracted driving is… read more

The reports from various news sources have stated that the new iPhone’s voice activated Siri may still get you in trouble with the law. According to the authorities, you can use the gadget anytime, what you cannot do is touch it. Anything that is not hands-free can be accident hazards so as long as the… read more