Center for Health Communication

Tag: Hands-Free

‘Law enforcement by itself cannot solve the problem, it’s going to require cultural change and that’s why we want to engage the Hollywood community, again.’ — Jay Winsten on “Under the Radar” panel

Massachusetts’ new distracted driving bill takes effect on Sunday, Feb. 23. Drivers will no longer be able to use any hand-held devices while behind the wheel, except for minor exceptions to use navigation tools on their phones. This comes after years of lobbying from advocacy groups and supporters. The new law is a legislative milestone, but the real work to eliminate distracted driving begins now, by getting drivers to change their behavior. That’s the centerpiece of a national public safety campaign headed by Harvard … Continue reading

The uphill battle to change behavior and the public’s perception of their own distracted driving — “Think Out Loud” talks with Jay Winsten

September 29, 2017 — “Think Out Loud,” Oregon Public Broadcasting: A new law goes into effect on October 1 in Oregon making it illegal for drivers to do almost anything with their mobile device (other than hands-free calls). Jay Winsten, associate dean of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Center for Health Communication … Continue reading “The uphill battle to change behavior and the public’s perception of their own distracted driving — “Think Out Loud” talks with Jay Winsten”