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Reduce the problem of distracted driving with the secret weapon that reduced US drunk driving fatalities — “Tripping” Interview With Jay Winsten

April 26, 2017 — The Washington Post: “Jay A. Winsten thinks it’s time we use the secret weapon that reduced drunk driving fatalities in the United States to reduce the problem of distracted driving. It’s called shame. To work, the campaign will most likely need to enlist the most shameless of industries: Hollywood. Winsten knows … Continue reading “Reduce the problem of distracted driving with the secret weapon that reduced US drunk driving fatalities — “Tripping” Interview With Jay Winsten”

Texting While Driving Law: Letter to the Editor

California’s new ban on using hand-held devices while driving takes only a baby step in the right direction. For a first infraction, the base fine is $20, less than a parking ticket in many towns. And the new law doesn’t prohibit such uses of digital devices as watching videos on dashboard-mounted smartphones. What message does … Continue reading “Texting While Driving Law: Letter to the Editor”