Posts Tagged 'state law'

Idaho and Alabama Become 37th and 38th States to Ban Texting While Driving

In the past month, two more states have implemented legislation restricting how drivers may use their mobile phones while on the road. On April 5, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed the state’s ban on texting while driving into law. Idaho, which was the 37th state to enact a state texting ban, will begin enforcing [...]

Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws: Does Your State Have One?

Late last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia to enact laws banning all use of mobile phones while driving – including hands-free use. While that recommendation has been largely ignored by state legislatures, many states have been busy considering or updating cell phone [...]

4 Reasons Why NTSB’s Call to Ban All Cell Phone Use While Driving Is Easier Said Than Done

  For an American society whose long-standing love affair with motor vehicles is rivaled only by its new-found lust for mobile smartphones — today’s NTSB recommendation that all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia enact legislation banning all forms of cell phone use (including hands-free use) while driving has potentially massive ramifications for [...]

California Court Ruling: Cell Phone Restrictions Apply at Stoplights, Too

California drivers must obey the state’s prohibition on using handheld cell phones even while their cars are stopped at traffic signals or in traffic, according to a First District Court of Appeal’s decision handed down last week. The three-judge panel unanimously ruled that California’s legislature had intended its 2007 cell phone use law to include [...]

Pennsylvania Becomes the 35th State to Ban Texting While Driving

Yesterday, Pennsylvania officially became the 35th state to ban texting while driving as Governor Tom Corbett signed into law Senate Bill 314, which the state legislature passed last week. Watch Gov. Corbett discuss why he supports the law, and sign it into law: The new law will come into effect 120 calendar days from the [...]

New AAA Survey Highlights Distracted Driving Hypocrisy

Check the timing – not only are we smack-dab in the middle of NETS’ Drive Safely Work Week – we’re also halfway through AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s “Heads Up Driving Week” – both national campaigns targeting distracted driving. And it’s none too soon for either anti-distracted driving safety campaign: earlier this week, the AAA [...]

When Legislating Texting While Driving Isn’t Enough

We at ZoomSafer have time and time again reinforced how important it is for safe driving practices to become a part of our nation’s consciousness instead of a value that is forced upon us. Much as seatbelt safety has risen over the years, cell phone use while driving can hopefully be a thing of the [...]

[Infographic] Distracted Driving Stats and Facts

Given that people think it’s A-OK to paint their nails, trim their nose hair and even juggle a Kindle, book AND cell phone while driving, I shouldn’t be surprised that more than 25% of people who download mobile apps admit that they use those apps while driving. And yet – I’m still shocked that some people really think that [...]

Texas Governor Rick Perry Vetoes Texting While Driving Ban

The Lone Star state has always had a track record of decentralization and ensuring power stays away from the government and in the hands of the people. But how much is banning texting while driving dishonoring this creed? As the Star-Telegram reports, Gov. Rick Perry believes that such a ban is the equivalent of “a [...]

Maine Hops on the Texting Ban Bandwagon

Hot on the heels of Indiana, which made its move last month, Maine joined 32 other states in banning texting while driving on June 3. And Maine’s not messing around – when the new cell phone use law comes into effect September 1 of this year, drivers violating the ban face primary enforcement (meaning cops [...]

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