March 12, 2010 - Industry News
SAN JOSE, CA - The cost of a ticket for texting or using a hand-held phone in California would be among the toughest in the nation if a bill introduced in the state senate becomes law.
Tags: texting ban
September 23, 2009 - Industry News
PHOENIX, AZ --- Though he believes that behind-the-wheel texting poses a serious safety risk, one Arizona highway safety official is publicly expressing doubts that more stringent laws provide a viable solution.
Tags: Alberto Gutier, Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety, distraction, texting ban
September 11, 2009 - Industry News
WASHINGTON - Ford said the ban will help promote a more "rapid transition hands-free and voice-activated technologies."
Tags: driver safety, driving distractions, Ford, handheld texting, hands-free, texting ban, voice-activated technology
July 31, 2009 - Industry News
NEW YORK - In addition to increasing the likelihood of collisions with other vehicles, Verizon said distracting driving activities such as text and e-mail can also result in minor vehicle damage and added expense.
Tags: driving distractions, texting ban, texting while driving, Verizon Business, Verizon Wireless
July 30, 2009 - Industry News
WASHINGTON - In addition to supporting an NHTSA enforcement demonstration project showcasing how states can effectively enforce a cell phone ban, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) also urges employers ban all cell phone/texting use during working hours.
Tags: cell phone laws, GHSA, Governors Highway Safety Association, NHTSA, texting ban, texting while driving
May 1, 2009 - Industry News
PHILADELPHIA – First-time offenders would be charged a $150 fine and $300 for second offenses, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Tags: bill, cell phone ban, legislation, Philadelphia, texting ban, texting while driving
NASHVILLE, TN – Once signed by the governor, the ban would go into effect July 1, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Tags: law, Tennessee, texting ban, texting while driving
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