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
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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
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