MyFox Washington DC Va. is ranked among the worst states for highway safety Washington Post Seat belt law enforcement is secondary in Virginia, as is the ban on text messaging while driving. “Secondary enforcement laws are weak,” Gillan said. … Utah's highway safety laws deemed 'average' by advocacy group Deseret News Group knocks Pennsylvania for weak highway safety laws Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pa. highway safety laws get poor rating Pittsburgh Post Gazette NorthJersey.com

Chan Lowe's take on public officials and text messaging Broward Politics (blog) Our editorial cartoonist, Chan Lowe, has a funny take on the issue of public officials using text messaging to circumvent the spirit of the Sunshine Law . … and more

Texting legislation sensible measure Montgomery Advertiser In a world where common sense reigned, there would be no need for a law prohibiting text messaging while driving. However, because so many seem unable to … and more

Teens, Texting and Tragedy: Which States are Making the Grade? PR Newswire (press release) For the first time, the group reviews text messaging restrictions for all drivers, and puts a new emphasis on tougher ignition interlock laws for convicted … and more

Quincy Herald Whig New year means texting ban takes effect Chicago Sun-Times “These new laws are important and will make our roads safer. No driver has any business text messaging while they are driving. … Getting behind the wheel? Prepare to put down the phone. Princeton Daily Clarion New laws target cell phone usage in vehicles Quincy Herald Whig all 5 news articles

Raynham Call Ban on texting while driving Wire The bill prohibits both text messaging and using two hands to type on or operate an electronic or telecommunications device while driving. Law enforcement … Texting While Driving Ban Nets Few Offenders Nashville Public Radio Text messaging does not belong in the driver's seat Foster’s Daily Democrat Quick quotes about texting while driving St. Louis Post-Dispatch MetroWest Daily News

The Consumerist (blog) Text message law should be passed Cherry Hill Courier Post “When it comes to unsolicited text messaging , the consumer may be footing the bill for advertisers to intrude on their own private mobile devices. … Ban text-message ads Asbury Park Press all 3 news articles