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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 →

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 →

IRS shelves plan to tax employer-provided mobile devices – FierceMobileIT

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:42:30 +0000

IRS shelves plan to tax employer-provided mobile devices FierceMobileIT The cellular industry has been pushing for the repeal of a 20-year-old law that requires workers who use company-supplied mobile phones for personal calls ... and more Continue reading →

Cell phone use not conducive to learning – Franklin News Post

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:39:35 +0000

Cell phone use not conducive to learning Franklin News Post That's why many states have made it illegal to use a cell phone when driving , and most school systems, including Franklin County, have banned their use …

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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 “I tell them I don't want them using the phone while driving , but it would be nice to have that certainty,” said Kim, who never talks on the phone while …

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