REMINDER: Texting Ban Takes Effect on March 8 for Pennsylvania Drivers
Five seconds. That’s how long a driver takes their eyes of the road each time they look down to send or receive a text message. It is those five seconds that contribute... Read more »
Studies Show Connection Between Cell Phone Towers and Cancer
As cell phones became widely available in the 1990s, cell phone towers popped up around our homes, offices, and schools. In fact, the continued widespread use of cell phones has led to an increase... Read more »
NHTSA Wants Auto Makers to Help Curb Distracted Driving
As technology evolves, cars have become more about convenience and entertainment than just getting you from point A to point B. GPS systems tell you where to go. Mp3 players give... Read more »
New Guidelines for Car Makers Help Prevent Distracted Driving
The automobile industry is highly competitive, with each company trying to outdo the others in creating the next big thing, with features like onboard GPS systems, automated web surfing, and docks for mp3 players,... Read more »
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Headphones Have Increased
Many people today like a soundtrack when they walk, using their smart phones and MP3 players to shut out the noise of trucks, buses, and cars. While this might make walks more enjoyable, it can also make them... Read more »
New Year's Resolution: Put That Cell Phone Down While You Drive
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You're driving when you hear the message alert on your cell phone. You glance down to see who it's from, and even though it only takes... Read more »
Bans Fail to Stop Drivers From Texting
The latest data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that despite a range of criticisms and legal bans, texting while driving continues to increase, particularly among young... Read more »
Texting Ban Update: Governor Signs Bill into Law
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill to prohibit drivers from sending or receiving text messages while driving.
The new legislation will become law in March 2012. As a primary... Read more »
Texting While Driving Tragedies – They're Not Just Statistics
Texting while driving has made a lot of headlines over the past few months. A new bill banning texting while driving will likely take effect within the next few months.
Many... Read more »
Senate Approves Ban on Texting While Driving
The Pennsylvania Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill to ban texting while driving, which now awaits Gov. Tom Corbett's signature.
The new legislation will prohibit all drivers from sending, receiving, or reading text messages... Read more »
