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Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. In 2011 alone, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort to stop texting and cell phone use behind the wheel. … Continue reading →

University of Northern Colorado student Alexander Heit was typing to an unidentified person when police say he lost control of his car and ran off the road.

WATCH: Glee Distracted Driving PSA: “On My Way” – http://youtu.be/dQ-FJqmcxq8

U.S. Department of Transportation Releases New “Faces of Distracted Driving” Video John T. Gordon of Marion, Ohio, Remembered By His Parents WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released the latest video in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Faces … Continue reading →

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so organizations around the world have ramped up efforts to remind motorists about the importance of keeping both eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel. http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1075455_distracted-driving-tip-dont-put-on-make-up-drive-video

A federal safety board called Tuesday for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving. The recommendation is the most far-reaching yet by the National Transportation Safety Board, which in the past 10 … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a final rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. The joint rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and … Continue reading →

Keystone State is 35th to Enact Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed into law a bill that bans drivers from sending or receiving text messages in Pennsylvania, bringing the total number of states with a texting … Continue reading →

‘Plain old common sense’ advised; don’t text while walking, driving, rollerblading

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