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Banning cellphones while driving
27 Jan 2012
…Chicopee, calls it a "common sense measure." He tells The Boston Globe it makes more sense now that devices that allow hands-free cellphone talk in a vehicle are more advanced and widespread. He also says it will save lives. Opponents say passing the… ...
N.H. mother wants tougher texting laws
25 Jan 2012
DOVER, N.H. — A New Hampshire mother of three children struck by a woman who police say was texting while driving is outraged that the maximum penalty against the driver is just a $500 fine. ...
2013 Honda Accord to be offered…
11 Jan 2012
…Conventional four and six cylinder engines will also be offered, and all Accords will come standard with Pandora radio and a hands-free phone system that can read text messages aloud over the vehicle's audio system. Accord production and sales were stymied… ...
11 Jan 2012
The days of being able to talk on a cell phone while driving you car could be coming to an end. While using a hands-free device would be OK, holding the phone to your ear would be banned. State Rep. William Straus from Mattapoisett, co… ...
Cell phone hearing on Beacon Hill
10 Jan 2012
BOSTON – Texting while driving is already against the law in Massachusetts. Now, two bills headed to Beacon Hill Tuesday are aimed at banning talking on the phone behind the wheel, as well. ...
09 Jan 2012
…proposed cell phones bills Tuesday. One would ban Massachusetts drivers from talking on the phone unless they were using hands-free devices. The other would make it illegal to talk on the phone while driving in a school zone. The current law bans drivers… ...
Officials to discuss tougher texting law
08 Jan 2012
…hearing Tuesday on bills that would ban motorists in Massachusetts from using their cellphones while driving unless they have a hands-free device. The state's current law only bars adult motorists from texting behind the wheel. It also prohibits any kind of… ...
Immigration Changes Among New 2012 Laws
02 Jan 2012
…month more than it would have been if obtained before the first of the year. Nevada's 3-month old ban on texting while driving will get tougher, with tickets replacing the warnings that police have issued since the ban took effect Oct… ...
LaHood Will Not Back Cellphone Ban
21 Dec 2011
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Wednesday he will not back a proposal to prohibit drivers from talking on cellphones, even hands-free devices, giving a boost to car makers and mobile phone companies that stand to lose if regulators impose a ban. ...
Cell Phone Carriers Quiet on Ban
19 Dec 2011
…required to use hands-free devices when…
…driving, even the hands-free kind. Even when…
…states ban even hands-free communications…
…states prohibit texting while driving. The Governors…
…just as the texting ban is difficult…
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15 Dec 2011
…lots of drivers across the Commonwealth talking. The NTSB announced this week that it would like to see a complete ban on cell phones while driving in this country. That means no texting and no talking – not even with hands-free devices. ...
Seeking tougher cell phone restrictions
14 Dec 2011
…state law that went into effect more than a year ago bans texting while driving. Violators face $100 fines that increase up to $500 for…
…regardless of age, from using cell phones unless they have a hands-free device. Others contend the current law goes far enough…
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Let it Rip: No phones, just drive
14 Dec 2011
…apply even to hands-free devices…
…35 states ban texting while driving and some bar…
…the use of hands-free devices. The…
…talking on a hands-free phone ran into…
…problem of texting while driving is getting…
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Despite Bans, Drivers Keep Texting
08 Dec 2011
…became the 35th state to forbid texting while driving. In 2010 there were an estimated…
…on hand-held cellphone use and texting while driving — 71 percent and 94 percent, respectively…
…major problem." The increase in texting while driving came even though many states have…
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Is texting while driving ban effective?
10 Oct 2011
It's been in effect now for more than a year, but some new numbers calling into question the effectiveness of the texting while driving ban here in Massachusetts. ...
Study: Texters' Response Time Slower
05 Oct 2011
New findings from a Texas study show texting while driving is more dangerous than previously thought. ...
17 Aug 2011
BOSTON – It's been on the books for a while now, but it doesn't seem like the state's texting ban is making a huge difference. ...
Texting ban requires enforcement
30 Jul 2011
…another law requiring drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their phones…
…30th state in the nation to introduce a texting ban. Under the new law, another 344 drivers…
…England, a top proponent of the state's texting ban. "I think it's up to all of us to…
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No evidence phone bans reduce crashes
08 Jul 2011
WASHINGTON -- A comprehensive report on distracted driving released Thursday shows that there is no conclusive evidence that hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel is any less risky than hand-held cell phone use. ...
Study: Cell Bans Don't Reduce Crashes
07 Jul 2011
A comprehensive report on distracted driving released Thursday shows that there is no conclusive evidence that hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel is any less risky than hand-held cell phone use. ...
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The days of being able to talk on a cell phone while driving you car could be coming to an end. While using a hands - free device would be OK, holding the phone to your ear would be banned. State Rep. William Straus from Mattapoisett, co-chair of the Transportation Committee, which held a hearing on ...
“…The law right now no texting while driving -- if you're under eighteen you can new phone at all. Of those law not enough not working I -- people think …”
A proposal by the National Transportation Safety Board has lots of drivers across the Commonwealth talking. The NTSB announced this week that it would like to see a complete ban on cell phones while driving in this country. That means no texting and no talking – not even with hands - free devices.
“…in effect in fact 35. In the District of Columbia were tricked texting while driving. . And 98 plus the District of Columbia. Only allowed three device. …”
Let it Rip: No phones, just drive
WASHINGTON — Texting, emailing or using a cellphone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed anywhere, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, recommending that all states impose a total ban except for emergencies.
“…and EP proposing. An all out ban. Cell phone while driving including hands free device -- not to -- While driving and talking about retirement and I'll fall in your hand and he had at an …”
“…understand what's different now talking and your phone or aren't on the hands free device and I'm like -- in my heart I don't I don't phone. But what a difference and why anyone tracking down …”
Is texting while driving ban effective?
It's been in effect now for more than a year, but some new numbers calling into question the effectiveness of the texting while driving ban here in Massachusetts.
Mon, 10 Oct 2011
BOSTON – It's been on the books for a while now, but it doesn't seem like the state's texting ban is making a huge difference.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011
DA, AT&T to debut 'It Can Wait' program
WOBURN - The Middlesex County District Attorney is teaming up with AT&T to educate young drivers on the dangers of texting while driving .
“…district attorney. Texting while driving. . DA Jerry Leoni and AT&T will debut can't wait. And in Woburn today at a high school. It'll kick off with a …”
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