Getting a texting driver to stop engaging in the habit is imperative, but sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when said driver is in the middle of the act.  Thankfully, a report offers tips on broaching the subject should a vehicle operator insist on endangering the entire car. The first tactic one could try… read more

The commissioner of Canyon, Texas did not feel it was right to ban texting and driving within the city limits, saying that he believed the government was overstepping its bounds with such a law. Remarks from the community have changed his opinion though, and Canyon has decided to ban texting and driving after all. Texting… read more

A cell phone application that disables the phone when a motor vehicle is going over a certain speed may be a solution to reduce accidents related to distractions while driving. According to the New Jersey’s Ocean County Prosecutor, accidents involving texting provide officials with greater authority to prosecute individuals with auto assault or vehicular homicide…. read more

Police in Cornwall, England are encouraging people to call them when they spot drivers who are texting while driving. This is a part of the Distracted Drivers Traffic Enforcement Campaign. A hotline has been set up for drivers to call when it’s safe to do so.  This is being done to promote public safety and… read more

A high school student in Birmingham became a runner-up in a nationwide contest that tasked teens from around the country with creating a public service announcement warning people about how dangerous distracted driving can be. The radio clip features two friends in a vehicle. One passenger says they will text for the driver, but the… read more

Visitors to the Jefferson County Fair in Ohio will be able to try out a distracted driver simulator until August 19. The simulator allows drivers the chance to drive while facing distractions, therefore letting citizens see firsthand the danger inherent in using cellphones while driving without actually getting hurt. The Deputy Director of the Ohio… read more

The traffic division of Sault Ste. Marie’s Police Service has started an enforcement program aimed at distracted drivers. The penalty incurred by a driver for using a cellphone while driving is $155. This law has been in place for two years. And all throughout August, officers will be stopping drivers at intersections for failing to… read more

The Ministry of Transportation has partnered with the Ontario Provincial Police and CAA South Central Ontario to create a campaign that aims to reduce distracted driving. The Transportation Minister believes that Ontario’s roads are safer than anywhere else on the continent, and officials would like to keep it that way. Recent studies have shown that… read more

Recently, a college student from the state of Texas was driving home from college when he plunged off the road and down a 35 foot ravine.  The most ironic part of the incident is the fact that the individual had been in the process of sending a text message that read “I need to quit… read more

There are many dangers associated with texting and driving. To demonstrate the risk, a reporter in Toronto put these dangers to the test as she partook in an exercise that tasked her and other reporters with texting while behind the wheel of a go-kart. The reporter got a firsthand feel as to how difficult it… read more

As of a couple days ago, Alabama became the 39th state to enforce a ban on texting on your cell phone while driving. Most drivers seem to be happy that the law has taken effect, and the Public Safety Department believes that many people will abide by the new law.  Anyone caught breaking this law… read more

The Canadian Automobile Association, The Ontario Provincial Police, and other safety partners are teaming up to educate Ontario drivers about the potentially fatal risks of driving while distracted. The month-long campaign launches on August 1st and encourages drivers to focus on the road rather than text messages, cell phones, GPS devices, and lower-tech distractions such… read more