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April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, which brings stricter enforcement of laws targeting driver cell phone use.
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A research project, conducted from 2011-2013 in six major Texas cities, also found that drivers under 25 and drivers traveling without passengers were at a greater risk for cell phone use.
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The CEI Group, Inc. (CEI) is urging fleets to recognize April as Distracted Driving Awareness month by asking fleet drivers to sign a nationwide pledge to avoid distracted driving.
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In a new AAA Foundation study, researchers conclude that distraction was a factor in nearly six out of 10 moderate-to-severe crashes involving teens. AAA pushes for state legislative measures to curb the trend.
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The distracted driving bill, which moves to the state House for consideration, expands handheld phone restrictions for drivers. Included in the handheld phone ban would be such smartphone functions as reading website content and using a GPS navigation app.
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However, separate bills in the House and Senate differ over whether drivers could continue to use handheld phones for conversations.
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The recent global LeasePlan Driver Survey reported half of drivers polled say the companies they work for focus on driver safety; however, these same drivers reported significant instances of distracted drivers.
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The current enforcement campaign, involving four law enforcement agencies, extends through Feb. 23.
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The National Transportation Safety Board releases its annual list of safety improvement needs, underscoring such threats as driver distraction and substance abuse.
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New state laws taking effect this month address a range of subjects -- from drugged driving to license renewal requirements for drivers over the age of 75.
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