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Wellesley teens try new cell phone application which blocks texts while driving – Boston Globe

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:08:13 +0000

Wellesley teens try new cell phone application which blocks texts while driving Boston Globe Texting while driving has caused an increasing number of accidents, injuries and even deaths. Boston recently passed a law banning texting while driving. … and more

FocusDriven Group aims to ban texting, talking while driving; Kentucky uncertain – Louisville Courier-Journal

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:55:17 +0000

Christian Science Monitor FocusDriven Group aims to ban texting , talking while driving; Kentucky uncertain Louisville Courier-Journal The Indiana General Assembly last year passed a law banning young drivers — anyone under 18 — from texting or using a cell phone while driving. But Sen. … Grapevine woman's MADD-like group fights distracted driving Dallas Morning News 28 percent of accidents involve talking, texting on cellphones Washington Post Distracted driving effort seeks traction Omaha World-Herald The Coloradoan

One in four crashes involve drivers using cell phones – News10.net

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:06:08 +0000

One in four crashes involve drivers using cell phones News10.net SACRAMENTO, CA- A new report from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicated about 25 percent of all crashes involve drivers talking or texting on their … National Safety Council Estimates That At Least 1.6 Million Crashes Are Caused … PR Newswire (press release) all 15 news articles

Ban on texting while driving up for talks – Daily News – Galveston County

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:44:41 +0000

al.com (blog) Ban on texting while driving up for talks Daily News – Galveston County Galveston does not enforce the school zone ban because the city has not installed signs warning motorists about the state law that went into effect Sept. 1. … Texting and driving against the law WSFA Jacksonville considering ban on driver texting WTVM Cell phone, texting ban is good for city budget Statesman Journal all 19 news articles

Locals say they have seen it — texting and talking while driving – Journal Times

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:29:25 +0000

Locals say they have seen it — texting and talking while driving Journal Times MOUNT PLEASANT – Even people who admit to having driven while using a cell phone would support tougher laws against it, based on conversations Tuesday at a …

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Texting, emailing while driving could soon be illegal in Indiana – WNDU-TV

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:18:35 +0000

Texting , emailing while driving could soon be illegal in Indiana WNDU-TV … to texting while driving, if there's an accident, they almost never admit it to police. Police have had a hard time enforcing two new current laws . …

Group aims to ban cell phones, texting while driving – Louisville Courier-Journal

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:13:41 +0000

KRQE Group aims to ban cell phones, texting while driving Louisville Courier-Journal The Indiana General Assembly last year passed a law banning young drivers — anyone under 18 — from texting or using a cell phone while driving. But Sen. … US launches new group to fight driver cellphone use Washington Post Will Distracted Driving Crackdown Work? CBS News (blog) New Organization Combats Distracted Driving ABC News Palm Beach Post

Paxton officer hands out city’s first ticket for texting – Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:18:56 +0000

Paxton officer hands out city's first ticket for texting Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette PAXTON – Paxton police have issued their first ticket under a new state law that outlaws driving while sending or reading a text message. … and more

Law could ban texting while driving – Indiana Daily Student

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:48:55 +0000

Law could ban texting while driving Indiana Daily Student Anti- texting laws have received some criticism around the nation for being simply unenforceable, but the key issue is any type of distracted driving, …

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Traffic report card shows Missouri should toughen traffic laws – KY3

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:32:46 +0000

PennLive.com Traffic report card shows Missouri should toughen traffic laws KY3 The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety credit that state's improvement with all driver texting ban and ignition interlock device law . Pennsylvania misses the mark on driving safety, report says PennLive.com Illinois ranks tops for safety on the road Chicago Daily Herald Report: States behind on traffic safety laws Stateline.org Deseret News