Texting While Driving
California Authorities Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers This Month
The California Highway Patrol and law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Monday are kicking off a month-long crackdown on drivers who text or talk on the phone while behind the wheel.
CHP Set To Crack Down On Distracted Driving In April
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The CHP along with the NHTSA are hoping to educated drivers on the dangers of texting or talking on the phone behind the wheel.
Hot Dog-Eating Champ Joins Campaign Against Texting While Driving
The city of San Jose is urging residents to commit to safe driving practices by putting down their cellphones and other electronic devices while on the road…
California Law Will Allow Hands-Free Texting While Driving
California drivers will be allowed to text when they’re behind the wheel of a car, as long as they’re using a hands-free device, and with some restrictions.
About The Bay: Learning From Distracted Driving The Hard Way
KCBS and CBS 5′s Mike Sugerman had to learn the hard way about the dangers of distracted driving. Luckily, no one was hurt.
CHP Calls Distracted Teen Driving A Deadly Epidemic
It’s an alarming statistic given by Kathy Berstein of the National Safety Council: teen crashes are the number one killer of kids; more than disease, suicide and homicide.
Rohnert Park Woman Sentenced In Texting-While-Driving Death
A Rohnert Park woman was sentenced in the killing of a 2-year-old girl in a crosswalk as she drove while texting in her car in December.
Using iPhone’s Siri While Driving May Violate Hands-Free Law
Apple’s new voice-activated assistant is all the rage on the newest iPhone. But police warn using Siri behind the wheel could get drivers busted.
No Contest Plea In Rohnert Park Texting-While-Driving Death
An 18-year-old woman pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge for the death a 2-year old girl she struck with her car in a Rohnert Park crosswalk last year while texting on her phone.
Gov. Brown Vetoes Fine Boost For California Drivers Using Phone
Gov. Jerry Brown said using a telephone while driving is a bad thing but fines are high enough already.
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