Anti-Texting and Driving Documentary To Debut In Los Angeles
The director of such movies as “Grizzly Man” and “Rescue Dawn” is attempting to get the word out about the importance of refraining from texting while at the wheel of a vehicle. After first directing a Public Service Announcement for AT & T’s high profile It Can Wait campaign, he has decided that he could… read more
Alabama bans texting and driving, offers car safety courses for teens
The Alabama state legislature passed a bill earlier this year, banning drivers from sending or reading text based messages while operating a motor vehicle. The bill it takes effect beginning August 1, 2012 after being signed into law by the state’s governor. In order to accustom inexperienced motorists to the new law, a series of… read more
Memorial Day marks the start of 100 deadliest days for teen drivers
The number one killer of Unites States teenagers is fatal traffic accidents, and the deadliest time of year for teenage drivers began Memorial Day Weekend. The 100 most dangerous days for novice motorists under the age of 20 extends from Memorial Day to Labor Day of each year. Summer vacation means more teenage drivers on… read more
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 100 deadliest days for teen drivers
Beginning in May, teenage drivers face the deadliest 100 days of the year for young motorists, and according to safety experts, text messaging and other cellphone related distractions are at least partially responsible. In the time between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day, teenage drivers face a greater risk of being involved in a fatal… read more
One in 10 California drivers is using a cellphone, survey says
According to a recent safety study released by the California Office of Traffic Safety, 11 percent of the drivers observed at various times of day at 130 various intersections across 17 counties in the state of California, were practicing cellphone related distracted driving habits. This figure marks an increase of four percent from the results… read more
Ohio legislature reconsiders texting ban
A committee in the Ohio state senate is currently reconsidering introducing legislation that would prohibit drivers from sending and receiving text messages while operating a moving motor vehicle. The bill under consideration would punish text messaging while driving with a fine of up to $150. Under the legislation, engaging in text messaging while behind the… read more
AAA survey shows drivers think texting is dangerous, do it anyway
A research study conducted by the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety discovered that many people continue to send text messages while driving, even though many of the drivers surveyed admitted to engaging in the behavior anyway. According to representatives from the automobile association, 94 percent of the survey respondents said they consider texting… read more
Alabama reconsiders texting and driving ban
The Alabama state legislature is for the third time considering a bill that would prohibit drivers from sending and receiving text messages while operating a moving vehicle. Currently, between 25 and 30 cities and communities in the state of Alabama have passed local ordinances prohibiting texting while driving. A statewide ban has previously been considered… read more
Pennsylvania’s texting ban tough to enforce
About a month after the state of Pennsylvania passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending and receiving text messages, some state law enforcement officials say they are having a difficult time enforcing the traffic safety regulation. Throughout the state, law enforcement officers have issued 37 citations for violation of the law since it took effect. … read more
Anti-texting laws may pose own dangers to drivers
A recent study suggests that laws prohibiting drivers from sending and receiving text messages while behind the wheel may have unintended side effects. A Highway Loss Data Institute survey released in September 2010 reported that of the four states that have passed laws prohibiting texting, three have seen an increase in traffic collisions since the… read more
Study Finds An Uptick In Drivers Texting While Driving
According to news sources, a new study released by the National Traffic Safety Administration Thursday claims that there was a significant increase in the amount of drivers that texted or sent emails while behind the wheel despite efforts by states across the country to reign in on the practice. The study employed multiple methods to… read more
Technology Blocks Drivers From Texting
According to news sources, researchers working on a method to block drivers from texting while driving have been able to utilize a vehicles existing Bluetooth and audio technology to prevent the smart phones from allowing texting while the driver is behind the wheel. Current technology is limited to tracking the GPS signal to determine if… read more
