WASHINGTON - According to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, distracted driving-related crashes claimed 5,474 lives and led to 448,000 traffic injuries across the U.S. in 2009.
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Implementing and enforcing clear policies, as well as using common sense, are some ways to minimize driver distraction.
Read More →IRVING, TX - WebSafety Inc., a provider of mobile and Internet-based safety technologies, has introduced CellSafety software designed to prevent texting while driving.
Read More →SAN DIEGO - Newly released research from SmartDrive Systems concludes that for the quarter ending June 30 of this year, the incidence of distracted driving among new drivers in the SmartDrive Safety program was 11.8 percent. That's a 9-percent increase compared to the distraction rate reported in the first quarter of 2010.
Read More →ORLANDO, FL - A recent survey conducted by AAA and Kurgo asked dog owners how often they drive with their dog and about their habits behind the wheel. The survey found that drivers not only love to bring Fido along, but they also often engage in risky behaviors when man's best friend is along for the ride.
Read More →EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - GE Capital Fleet Services will host a safety management webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to examine best practices in safety management and how those measures can reduce fleet costs.
Read More →SACRAMENTO, CA - Although California's hands-free cell phone law went into effect two years ago, statistics indicate far too many motorists are still not dialed-in to the rules, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Read More →RESTON, VA - ZoomSafer, a provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving released a new safe-driving video titled, "Distracted Driving: A Company's Worst Nightmare."
Read More →RESTON, VA - ZoomSafer launches free Beta version of Bluetooth-integrated safe driving software, now more automated and less of a drain on the mobile phone’s battery.
Read More →WILMINGTON, DE - Delaware on July 6 became just the eighth state to restrict cell phone use while driving, when Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation requiring motorists to use a hands-free device while operating a vehicle.
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