
The estimate from the National Safety Council includes crashes involving drivers who were texting or talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones.
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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 Ohio House of Representatives legislation seeks to make texting while driving a primary offense and to restrict all driver cell phone use during specified hours in school and construction zones.
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State Rep. Tom Craddick again introduces a bill prohibiting texting while driving, despite stated opposition from Texas Gov.-Elect Greg Abbott.
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The law goes into effect immediately, but law enforcement officers will issue warnings only during a 180-day grace period.
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During this month's crackdown on distracted driving, Minnesota law enforcement agencies are assigning some officers to school buses so they have a better view of drivers texting while driving.
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A cell phone-distracted driver causing death or serious injury can face up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine in Maryland.
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South Dakota becomes the 43rd state to prohibit texting behind the wheel for drivers of all ages.
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In April, most states are ramping up enforcement efforts as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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