The governor of Ohio feels that the ban on texting while driving will be effective and will keep drivers from being distracted. Hands-free, voice operated devices can still be used, however. The law is designed for those who get distracted by using their phones while driving. All drivers need to pay attention to the road at all times, however, those who are 17 and under who are caught texting and driving will receive a bigger fine if caught. For more (read more)
Read MoreCalifornia lawmakers have recently introduced a new bill that, if passed, would increase the penalty for using your handheld device while driving to a $310 fine for first-time violators. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 80 percent of automobile accidents are related to driver distraction. One of the most frequent and dangerous forms of distraction is cell phone use. In fact, it is listed as the number two safety concern on the road, with aggressive driving/speeding as (read more)
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26
Apr
2011
Drivers Face Higher Fees for Talking, Texting
A law approved by the Senate on Monday says drivers must pay $500 if they are pulled over for talking or texting on their handheld device.
Read MoreA young woman from Sonora was involved in a tragic collision Monday morning in Calaveras County, and new evidence has emerged which shows the 22-year-old was texting with her boyfriend when the crash happened
Read MoreCHP teams are more regularly combating texting while driving by issuing tickets to violators.
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07
Dec
2010
Distracted Driving Rates Remain High in Belmont
The Belmont Police report a high number of distracted driving cases, caused by drivers texting or using their cell phones while driving.
Read MoreThe company Try Safety First is attempting to put a device in all cell phones which would disable texting and emailing features if the owner is driving.
Read MoreCalifornia has the second-highest fatality rate amongst the nation for drivers between 15 and 20 years old. In 2008 30,000 people in accidents were distracted, according to a California Highway Patrol study. Of those, cell phones were listed as a cause for distraction. For drivers under 20, 16% were involved with distracted driving incidences. For ages 21 to 25, that number dropped to 12%. “As they grow older they become more experienced drivers,” the CHP officer stated. These alarming statistics (read more)
Read MoreCalifornia lawmakers are proposing to raise the fines for people who are caught texting while driving.
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