Distracted Driving Project

Tag: Texting While Driving

Handheld ban on driver’s use of devices go live in Idaho and Indiana

Idaho:
Hands-free only: Idaho’s new law on cellphone use while driving takes effect July 1
— Idaho Statesman, June 29, 2020

Indiana:
Put down the phone: Indiana law banning hand-held devices while driving goes into effect today
— South Bend Tribune, July 1, 2020

Grace period over for drivers in NSW caught by cameras — violators of handheld ban can expect five demerit points and at least a $344 fine

Drivers facing heavy fines if caught using a mobile phone by hidden cameras
— 9News, February 28, 2020

App utilizes ‘carrot-not-the-stick approach’ to curb drivers’ phone use; prevent distracted driving

Would a Free Milkshake Get You to Ignore Your Phone While Driving?
— The New York Times, February 27, 2020

Canadians rank distracted driving as biggest threat when it comes to road deaths, especially mobile-use: Research

40% of Canadians say distracted driving No. 1 threat of car deaths: survey
— Toronto Sun, February 26, 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