Researchers bring tech’s tagging to Minnesota highways — approaching drivers alerted to road construction in precise, real-time
Minnesota trialling Bluetooth ‘tags’ to warn drivers about highway workzones
— Traffic Technology Today, March 19, 2020
Tag: Crashes
Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs handheld ban into law — enforcement begins in July
New Indiana law imposes $500 fine for holding phone while driving
— The Times of Northwest Indiana, March 19, 2020
‘I’m asking that Alabamians call their Senators and Representatives and ask them to vote “YES” for HB74’ for the safety of everyone on the road: Op-Ed
Michelle Lunsford: Calling on Alabama legislators to pass a life-saving distracted driving bill
— Alabama Today, February 26, 2020
Indiana bill for handheld ban clears Senate, awaits signature from Gov. Holcomb
Hands-free driving bill easily passes Senate, likely will become law in Indiana
— The Indianapolis Star, February 25, 2020
‘If you own a car with partial automation, you do not own a self-driving car. Don’t pretend that you do’ — deadly distraction and overconfidence in car’s tech: Investigation
NTSB: Driver in fatal Tesla crash was playing video game
— The Detroit News, February 25, 2020
Georgia House committee neuters HB 113’s proposed changes to bolster distracted driving law and fines-structure for violations of handheld ban
Panel revises Georgia distracted driving bill to reduce proposed fines
— The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 24, 2020
Beyond law enforcement, preventing distracted driving is ‘going to require cultural change and that’s why we want to engage the Hollywood community, again.’
New Massachusetts Distracted Driving Bill Takes Effect This Weekend
— “Under The Radar,” WGBH, February 21, 2020
Impact of road trauma is development issue — 130 nations back the road safety-focused ‘Stockholm Declaration’
Push to cut speed limit to 30km/h in risky areas by 130 nations
— The Sydney Morning Herald, February 20, 2020