Virginia Department of Transportation kicked off its No Phone Zone campaign in April, asking drivers to put away their cell phones during the road construction season. Oprah Winfrey also encourages … [Read more...] about VDOT and Oprah Ask Drivers to Put Phones Away While Driving
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State House Passes Bill Banning Use of Hand-Held Cell Phones While Driving
House Bill 2070 passed in the Pennsylvania state House. The legislation makes using a hand-held mobile phone for calls or text messages while driving a primary offense with a $50 fine. The fine would … [Read more...] about State House Passes Bill Banning Use of Hand-Held Cell Phones While Driving
ISP, IDOT, SOS, and Corporate Partners Join Efforts to Save Lives on Illinois Roadways
Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Illinois Secretary of State, along with corporate partners, joined together to remind Illinois motorists of two new laws taking effect … [Read more...] about ISP, IDOT, SOS, and Corporate Partners Join Efforts to Save Lives on Illinois Roadways
Illinois Launches Ads Focusing on New Texting Ban
Illinois state officials publicize new laws concerning cell phone usage. The state is airing commercials alerting the public that cell phone usage is now restricted while operating a vehicle. … [Read more...] about Illinois Launches Ads Focusing on New Texting Ban
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Texting While Driving: New Legislation Will Save Lives on Roads in Illinois
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill that bans text messaging while driving while driving in Illinois. He also signed legislation that makes it illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving through a … [Read more...] about Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Texting While Driving: New Legislation Will Save Lives on Roads in Illinois
Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety