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NewsDecember 5, 2011

Poll Shows Most U.S. Drivers Engage in Distracting Behaviors

NORWALK, CT - According to the poll, 86% of adults admitted to eating or drinking while driving, 59% talk on a non-hands-free cell phone, 41% set or adjust a GPS device, and 37% send text messages.

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NewsOctober 18, 2011

Ford SYNC Update Adds More Hands-Free Functionality

DEARBORN, MI – Ford has released a new update to its SYNC software, which gives users the ability to have text messages read to them aloud.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2011

CA Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Raised 'Texting While Driving' Fines

SACRAMENTO, CA - The bill would have increased the fine for a first hands-free or texting while driving offense to $50 and to $100 for subsequent offenses.

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Articlesby Sean LydenAugust 1, 2011

6 Mobile Applications to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents

This article features six apps that can curb distracted driving by disabling app and mobile device functionality or by providing hands-free functionality of various types.

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NewsJuly 19, 2011

GHSA Report Shows Hands-Free Cell Use Just as Risky as Hand-Held Cell Use

WASHINGTON - Some of the key findings from a Governor's Highway Safety Association report include statistics on how often drivers are distracted and what the major factors distracting them actually are.

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NewsDecember 21, 2010

Ford Offers Hands-Free Liftgate on C-MAX Crossover

DEARBORN, MI - Ford will debut its hands-free liftgate on the Ford C-MAX, which will be shown next month at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

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NewsNovember 17, 2010

Study: Strict Phone Bans Boost Fleet Safety

VIENNA, VA - A new study of company vehicle fleet crash rates reveals the top safety performers are companies that enact a total ban on cell phone use (handheld and hands-free) and that establish strong consequences -- including termination -- for employees who violate such policies.

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NewsAugust 4, 2010

Drivers Often Ignore Calif. Cell Phone Law

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).

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NewsJuly 7, 2010

Delaware Law Restricts Cell Phone Use

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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NewsMay 26, 2010

Maryland Passes Handheld Cell Phone Ban

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a bill into law banning the use of a handheld cell phone while driving unless the driver employs a hands-free device, the Baltimore Sun reported.

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