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Group modeled after MADD to put focus on distracted driving – Dallas Morning News

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:30:04 +0000

Christian Science Monitor Group modeled after MADD to put focus on distracted driving Dallas Morning News Among the group's recommendation for the states is a ban on all drivers texting behind the wheel. Texas has limited texting restrictions covering drivers … 28 percent of accidents involve talking, texting on cellphones Washington Post Group aims to ban cell phones, texting while driving Louisville Courier-Journal Distracted driving at forefront in Vt. and nationwide Bennington Banner Minneapolis Star Tribune

Drivers beware: new Illinois law bars more than texting in some areas – WQAD

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:01:23 +0000

Drivers beware: new Illinois law bars more than texting in some areas WQAD It's been called the Illinois texting law and you've probably heard by now that if you text behind the wheel police can give you a $75 ticket. …

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Driver safety bills stuck at idle – Boston Globe

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:07:28 +0000

Driver safety bills stuck at idle Boston Globe New Hampshire, Oregon, and Illinois passed bans on texting behind the wheel that went into effect Jan. 1, bringing the total number of states with such laws … and more

NH texting while driving ban now a $100 fine – Boston Herald

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:56:07 +0000

NECN NH texting while driving ban now a $100 fine Boston Herald Highway Safety Coordinator Peter Thomson warned drivers Thursday that those who don't obey the law will be ticketed. New Hampshire's law also bans … NH drivers to face fines for texting behind the wheel NECN Texting while driving now illegal in New Hampshire My Fox Boston all 9 news articles

NH drivers to face fines for texting behind the wheel – NECN

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:57:10 +0000

NECN NH drivers to face fines for texting behind the wheel NECN … a tough time enforcing the state's hands free cell phone law . A woman who simply identified herself as Stephanie says texting is “just like alcohol. …

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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

Texting While Driving Ban Nets Few Offenders – Nashville Public Radio

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:15:30 +0000

Lakeville Call Texting While Driving Ban Nets Few Offenders Nashville Public Radio Texting while driving has been illegal in Tennessee since July 1st. While law enforcement officials know there's lots of law breaking going on, … Text messaging does not belong in the driver's seat Foster’s Daily Democrat Keep both your hands on the wheel Laconia Citizen Local legislators, police send message of support for texting -while-driving ban MetroWest Daily News Norwood Bulletin all 14 news articles

APD demos dangers of texting behind the wheel – KVUE

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:12:21 +0000

APD demos dangers of texting behind the wheel KVUE If we see erratic driving, and you're violating other state laws ….whether it be crossing center lines or maintaining proper speed…we'll stop you for …

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The Record: Letters, Dec. 28, 2009 – NorthJersey.com

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:36:00 +0000

The Record: Letters, Dec. 28, 2009 NorthJersey.com Unfortunately, it can be easy to forget the dangers of texting and driving when behind the wheel; however, texting is one of the most dangerous distractions …

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Facilities work, ‘texting’ legislation mark Bexley’s 2009 – Delaware News

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:41:03 +0000

Facilities work, ' texting ' legislation mark Bexley's 2009 Delaware News … texting behind the wheel. As of December, Larry Rinehart, the city's chief of police, said the ban hadn't caused law enforcement to write more tickets, … and more