Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
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Distracted Driving
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Montgomery-Selma, AL
Distracted driving investigated as cause of 2 separate crashes on Eufaula Avenue in Eufaula, Alabama
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Tue, 06/27/2017Columbus, GA
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Fri, 06/23/2017South Bend-Elkhart, IN
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Mon, 06/12/2017Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL
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Thu, 06/08/2017Bakersfield, CA
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Tue, 06/06/2017Salt Lake City, UT
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Sat, 05/27/2017Des Moines-Ames, IA
Facts about distracted driving in Iowa
With summer, holidays, vacations and graduations, there are typically more central Iowan residents driving, which may result in more distracted driving-related crashes, some of which could be fatal.
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
When Kids Cause a Distracted Driving Accident
Many studies currently show that driving with children in the car can lead to motor vehicle accidents. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, child passengers in motor vehicles have the potential to create four times as many distractions for drivers as adult passengers do.
Texting while driving isn't illegal in Texas
Remember when a driver in Texas admitted that his texting caused an accident that killed 13 people? That wasn't illegal.
Davenport, IA-Rock Island-Moline, IL
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Sun, 05/21/2017Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA
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Thu, 05/18/2017Salt Lake City, UT
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Wed, 05/03/2017Everett-Bellingham WA
"I was just checking the time" and other excuses that do not get you out of a distracted driving ticket
You can be pulled over if a police officer thinks you're using your phone while driving. Here are the laws themselves so you can take a look. Ask yourself, have you ever done those things the laws name? Know anyone else who has?
Everett-Bellingham WA
New distracted law approved by Washington State lawmakers
If you're caught using your technological device for more than one finger pressing start on a navigation app, you'll be fined and your insurance will hear about it. This means higher rates just like you'd be hit with for any other moving violation.
Abilene-Sweetwater, TX
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Tue, 05/02/2017Richmond-Petersburg, VA
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Mon, 05/01/2017Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
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Fri, 04/28/2017Atlanta, GA
Distracted driving in Georgia is an increasing threat to safety
Despite long-term and ongoing public education campaigns aimed at reducing distracted driving, this dangerous behavior continues to be a safety threat on Georgia's roadways.
Yuma, AZ-El Centro, CA
Rabbits, Roadrunners, Road Trips and Wrecks
Besides self-inducted distractions, other distractions occur on the road itself. This can be especially true in Arizona with its abundant wildlife. Jack rabbits and road runners darting out in front of you can also cause a dangerous distraction.
San Antonio, TX
WAS YOUR CAR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY SOMEONE’S PET?
Both hard- and soft-sided crates can be used in vehicles, but should always be strapped down, AAA says. Pet car seats or basket-style holders can be used with smaller dogs.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX
WAS YOUR CAR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY SOMEONE’S PET?
If you’ve been in a car accident and the other driver has a dog (or another pet) in their vehicle, you need to ask questions about whether the driver’s pet was in a pet crate or was causing a distraction.
San Antonio, TX
NO DETERRENCE YET FOR DISTRACTED TEEN DRIVERS
Despite these substantial efforts, the rate of distracted driving accidents among teens continues to rise and a recent survey confirms that nearly half of teen drivers admit to texting behind the wheel frequently.
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mon, 04/10/2017Laredo, TX
3 MAIN TYPES OF DRIVER DISTRACTION
Using a cell phone, texting, and eating are all sources of distraction. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are three main types of distraction.
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