In Alabama, the Governor has signed a law outlawing texting while behind the wheel.  Effective August 1, people will no longer be able to text or use any social media while driving. Fines will cost $25 for a first citation, $50 the second time, and later offenses run drivers $75.  Police have said that they… read more

The state of New Mexico doesn’t really know the true extent of the dangers involved with distracted driving. While statistics show that only two accidents were texting while driving-related last year, the true numbers are believed to be much higher. Police officials say people often don’t admit to texting while driving following accidents. Unless police… read more

Drivers can now text in the state of California, so long as they dictate those text messages through hands-free voice-activated devices. The law introduced by a Corona Republican Assemblyman and signed into law by the Governor passed the Assembly and Senate with little opposition.  Although such devices are hands-free, many think they are equally distracting… read more

A proposal to crack down on distracted drivers has been introduced to the Bowling Green City Council. The measure’s language, though, has been criticized by some as being loose and vague.  One local college student questioned the enforcement procedure for the law, wondering whether a police officer pulling an offender over would simply provide an additional… read more

An editorial against distracted driving discusses how the brain processes tasks sequentially, moving from one task to another very rapidly in a six step process. Both driving and using a phone are very complex cognitive tasks requiring the brain’s attention.  The National Safety Council has discovered that talking on a cell phone while driving, even… read more

The Iowa Department of Transportation is challenging the citizens of Iowa to keep their phones out of reach while driving for the next seven days. They believe that such drivers’ ability to maintain focus will increase due to the lack of a cell phone distracting them. An increasing number of road fatalities and crashes are… read more

Beginning January 1, 2013, California residents will be legally allowed to use voice-activated and hands-free technology to text while drive. In order to make good purchasing decisions and avoid trouble, it will be necessary for residents to understand microphone quality factors, as well as the effectiveness of Siri on the iPhone, the Android 4.1 Jellybean… read more

Distracted driving is more prevalent than ever, and to combat the danger, driving instructors are increasing their efforts to educate students about this important issue.  In New York, teachers from across the state are emphasizing the importance of not texting, talking on a phone, or submitting to other distractions while behind the wheel.  The increased… read more

The Department of Transportation has been working overtime to spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving.  But a columnist for AOL questions the necessity of this move, and points to past efforts to prove his point.  He talks about a crusade 80 years ago to get radios banned for the very same reason: … read more

A new article discusses the increase in both traffic injury and property crime in the city of Vancouver. It notes that aggressive and distracted driving has had a significant role to play in the increase. A spokesperson for the Vancouver Police Department said in a conference that increased enforcement efforts can be expected. As for… read more

As previously reported, researchers from India have developed hardware that blocks cellphone signals for the driver of a vehicle, but not the vehicles’ other passengers.  Now, we’re learning more about how this RFID technology actually works. A small signal jammer located above the driver’s seat ensures that only that individual is affected.  The technology is… read more

A proposed texting ban in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that has been previously reported on now has drivers speaking out. The City Council is currently considering a ban on texting while driving. Many, including the mayor, think the idea is a good one, and even those that are actually somewhat opposed to the idea don’t… read more