2013

The city of Mitchell, South Dakota has been pursuing the passage of a texting while driving ban for quite awhile now, but their efforts were put on hold as they awaited a decision at the state level on such a measure.  But now that a statewide ban has failed, the City Council is looking into… read more

A bill that sought to both outlaw marketing-based text messages and ban texting of all sorts behind the wheel has been passed in Arizona, but not before the latter portion of the bill was excised.  The State Senate debated the bill after it had passed through the House, with one proponent of the texting and… read more

In South Dakota, a ban on texting while driving failed to garner the votes necessary to receive passage and become the law of the land.  Although the measure received the go-ahead from the state’s Senate, passage in the House was another matter.  In fact, the bill never even made it out of the House Judiciary… read more

Florida lawmakers have given their initial approval to a measure that would ban texting while driving throughout the state, but many fear that the biggest hurdles are yet to come. As it currently stands, the proposed bill would ban texting at the wheel, classifying the violation as a secondary offense.  Thus, a person couldn’t be… read more

Numerous states are attempting to get a ban on texting while driving passed, yet proponents of such a measure have hit roadblocks in many areas.  In South Dakota, the bill was killed before it even had a chance to make it out of a House committee and onto the floor.  This came despite a lack… read more

A new article takes a look at the long and winding road that a proposed texting while driving ban in New Mexico has taken to reach its current spot awaiting a debate in front of the entire Senate.  The report showcases how tricky it can be for a law to receive approval of a legislature… read more

Today will find a texting and driving ban in the state of Florida coming up against its first big hurdle on the way to passage.  The measure will be considered by the Senate Communications Committee.  There’s some doubt as to whether or not the bill will receive the votes necessary to be passed.  Similar measures… read more

A ban on texting while driving in the state of Oklahoma has been tabled by the state’s House, but proponents of the measure aren’t giving up just yet.  One of the cofounders of the Distraction Advocate Network came to the State Capitol yesterday to try to convince lawmakers to take up the matter, which had… read more

Proponents of a texting and driving ban in the state of Oklahoma may have to wait another year for passage.  Yesterday, the state’s House Calendar Committee opted not to move forward with the bill, despite remonstrations from those who thought that such a measure could improve safety along Oklahoma roads.  The bill’s sponsor, a representative… read more

Hopes for a texting and driving ban at the state level in South Dakota have been squashed by the House Judiciary Committee.  The bill, which had previously been passed by the Senate, failed to muster the votes necessary to be put forth in front of the entire House.  This is despite the fact that 18… read more

Texas is one of the only states that has yet to pass a ban on texting while driving, but that could change if some lawmakers get their way.  Yesterday, persons directly impacted by distracted driving were on hand to urge legislators to consider passing a measure that would make texting illegal. They appeared in front… read more

At the end of this week, drivers in Ohio may experience a rude awakening if they insist on texting while at the wheel.  That’s because a warning period on a recently passed texting and driving ban will cease.  Starting March 1, anyone caught engaging in the dangerous practice could instead find themselves on the receiving… read more