Distracted Driving Down Slightly, But Cellphone Use Drops Significantly
People still eating, grooming, even reading(!) behind the wheel.
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Driver on Cellphone Rear-Ends Other Car, Destroys Both
Benton County Sheriff's present a textbook case of distracted driving, with this accident that occurred around 10am Friday morning.
Deputies responded to the intersection of Gap and Johnson Roads, just Northwest of Prosser, and found a woman had slammed into the back of another vehicle at the four-way stop...
Is Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) Killing Texting-Talking Drivers Behind Wheel?
It has actually become a scientific syndrome, a behavioral issue that plagues many young drivers. It's called FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out.
It's the compulsion that 'forces' people to constantly check their phone or mobile device, or to instantly respond when they hear the 'ting' of a text, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook message or other communication or alert...
Petition Started to Re-Write WA Distracted Driving Law
Last Sunday, July 23rd, the new Driving Under the Influence of Electronics law went into effect. But as people read it, a lot more is being uncovered. It now appears it's the Driving Under the Influence of Electronics, Coffee, Beverages, Food, Blinking--Lord knows what else.
UPDATE–New WA Cellphone Ban Goes Effect in July, Not Next January
Calling the issue of texting-talking while driving an "urgent problem" the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WSTSC) commended Gov. Jay Inslee's veto of the original January 1, 2019 start date for the new Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Bill, instead, it will start this coming July.
Put Down The Phone, Police Looking For Distracted Drivers Starting Veteran’s Day
Starting Friday November 11, and continuing up through the Thanksgiving Holiday, all local, regional and state law enforcement agencies are going to be launching emphasis patrols, looking actively for distracted drivers.