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Va. is ranked among the worst states for highway safety – Washington Post

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:27:40 +0000

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)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:39:06 +0000

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

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:03:29 +0000

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)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:21:28 +0000

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

New year means texting ban takes effect – Chicago Sun-Times

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:05:57 +0000

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

Ban on texting while driving – Wire

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:08:44 +0000

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

Text message law should be passed – Cherry Hill Courier Post

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:22:46 +0000

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

OMG – no more text messaging while driving – Meredith News

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:29:15 +0000

OMG – no more text messaging while driving Meredith News In Massachusetts the practice is still legal, but Connecticut and other states are seeing the dangers and instituting texting while driving laws . … and more

South Euclid council moves closer to passing law against texting, hand-held … – Sun Star Courier (blog)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:39:43 +0000

South Euclid council moves closer to passing law against texting , hand-held … Sun Star Courier (blog) City Council's Safety Committee Monday unanimously passed on to a full council vote legislation that would forbid text messaging , … and more

Woman killed in text messaging accident – KTAR.com

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:45:35 +0000

Woman killed in text messaging accident KTAR.com Arizona has no law against talking on cell phones or text messaging while driving, and bills to ban one or the other have foundered in previous legislative …

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