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iZup program blocks unecessary cell phone use while driving – Today’s THV

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:24:13 +0000

iZup program blocks unecessary cell phone use while driving Today's THV With news stories every day about the deaths and dangers of using a phone while driving , even Katie believes this is something she can live with. ... Wellesley teens test-drive app to block texting Boston Globe Townwide elections underway in Wellesley Boston Globe all 2 news articles Continue reading →

Police to Crack Down on Distracted Driving – WNYC

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:32:10 +0000

NBC13.com Police to Crack Down on Distracted Driving WNYC NEW YORK, NY January 13, 2010 —Police in New York and Connecticut are starting a new enforcement effort against cellphone use while driving . ... FocusDriven advocates ban for talking on cell phones while driving MiamiHerald.com FocusDriven Group aims to ban texting, talking while driving ; Kentucky uncertain Louisville Courier-Journal Advocates on 'rampage' to wage war on distracted driving TheDay.com Dallas Morning News Continue reading →

An obligation to investigate and illuminate – Gaston Gazette

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:25:23 +0000

An obligation to investigate and illuminate Gaston Gazette Now we learn that a Texas company has filed a lawsuit against the DMV saying that it was unfairly shut out of bidding for ignition interlock devices …

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State Senator says all driving distractions should be included in bill – WSLS.com

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:31:03 +0000

State Senator says all driving distractions should be included in bill WSLS.com The General Assembly is considering a bill that would ban cell phone use while behind the wheel. Newman tells us he would like to see legislation that ... State Senator says law enforcement cuts should be made carefully WSLS.com all 2 news articles Continue reading →

Arlington Officer Dies In Crash & Midday Roundup – KERA

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:10:23 +0000

KERA Arlington Officer Dies In Crash & Midday Roundup KERA Richard says the bus and the motorcycle were moving at the time of the accident near an intersection. Story, who had been with the department seven years, ... and more Continue reading →

The cost of distraction – Fleet Owner (blog)

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:04:03 +0000

The cost of distraction Fleet Owner (blog) But this issue of distracted driving is extremely important to the trucking community – not so much for the distraction cell phone /texting use among its own ... One in four crashes involve drivers using cell phones News10.net National Safety Council Estimates That At Least 1.6 Million Crashes Are Caused ... PR Newswire (press release) Distracted Driving Causes 28% of US Auto Crashes, Group Says BusinessWeek The Fonecast (blog) all 16 news articles Continue reading →

Senate interim charges announced – Austin American-Statesman (blog)

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:54:51 +0000

Senate interim charges announced Austin American-Statesman (blog) The Criminal Justice Committee will study the efficiency and fairness of the sex-offender registry, review DWI laws ad look further at DNA testing practices ... and more Continue reading →

News Alert: Distracted drivers using cell phones cause 1 in 4 crashes – NewYorkInjuryNews

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:57:17 +0000

News Alert: Distracted drivers using cell phones cause 1 in 4 crashes NewYorkInjuryNews Statistics show that in 2003, there were 636000 motor vehicle accidents due to cell phone use while behind the wheel. In 2008, the numbers skyrocketed to ... Cell phones and driving simply don't mix Wilsonville Spokesman Bill would ban cell phones while driving in Virginia WSLS.com New Cell Phone & Driving Laws To Be Considered WSET Wilsonville Spokesman all 5 news articles Continue reading →

Cell ban comes too late – Richmond News

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:13:41 +0000

Cell ban comes too late Richmond News Had such a law been introduced at the same time as cell phone use was becoming routine, it's quite likely the legislation would have helped define the …

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Missing man found in Lavon Lake had ‘heart of gold’ – Dallas Morning News

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:48:28 +0000

Missing man found in Lavon Lake had 'heart of gold' Dallas Morning News Hendricks helped care for his oldest son, Marty Hendricks, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a motorcycle accident three decades earlier. ... and more Continue reading →