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In-dash hands-free flunks test

Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:29:26 +0000

Citing “a looming public safety crisis” from in-vehicle communications technologies, AAA released a study that again concludes hands-free is not risk free. “Just because a new technology does not take the eyes off the road does not make it safe,” said the report from David Strayer’s team at the University of Utah. AAA predicts a [...]

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Connecticut seeks insurance penalties

Editor — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:23:57 +0000

Connecticut’s General Assembly has sent to the governor legislation making electronic distracted driving a moving violation. Insurance companies would be alerted to any offenses, allowing them to raise the premiums of violators. State lawmakers also sent to the governor on June 5 a plan to hike fines for electronic driving. The idea is to see [...]

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Herzog looks at a texting tragedy

Editor — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:11:07 +0000

Werner Herzog is no stranger to grim subjects, having created the documentaries “On Death Row” and “Grizzly Man.” A British newspaper recently cited the German film director’s “50 years of potent, inspiring, disturbing films.” Herzog was behind the camera for a rare commercial, a short but stunning PSA for AT&T’s “It Can Wait” texting & [...]

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N.Y. hikes points for texting tickets

Editor — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:39:08 +0000

New York has again strengthened its penalties for text messaging and driving. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also pushed through the legislature enhanced penalties for young drivers who ignore the texting law. “No parent should have to experience losing a child at the hands of a text message,” the governor said at a May 31 news conference. [...]

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Finger-pointing over Texas texting

Editor — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:27:07 +0000

The sponsor of Texas’ ill-fated texting & driving bill isn’t going away quietly. And he’s making the issue personal. State Rep. Tom Craddick charges that his measure “succumbed to the will of a stubborn chairman,” state Sen. Robert Nichols of the Transportation Committee. Craddick (pictured, left) said the former Texas Department of Transportation commissioner “thought [...]

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Illinois lawmakers OK cell phone ban

Editor — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:05:59 +0000

Illinois’ General Assembly has sent to the governor a proposed law banning use of handheld wireless devices while driving in the state. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign off on the ban, said House sponsor Rep. John D’Amico (pictured). With Quinn’s signature, the mobile phone law would go into effect Jan. 1. The measure [...]

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