SCDOT Launches Highway Safety Campaign Aimed at Reducing Run-off-Road Crashes, Fatalities

2009-08-26 Midlands Biz

COLUMBIA, SC - August 26, 2009 - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and its partners have launched a public information and education campaign to raise awareness of the safety benefits and the need for rumble strips and paved shoulders to reduce run-off-road crashes.

Teen drivers going too fast in 58 percent of crashes

2009-08-26 The Columbus Dispatch

Speed -- the on-the-road variety -- was a factor in more than half of the teen-driver crashes in Ohio from 2006 to 2008, a new State Highway Patrol study shows.

Smart Fortwo Gets Top Rating for Roof Strength

2009-08-20 The New York Times

Filed at 12:03 a.m. ET WASHINGTON (AP) -- The tiny Smart fortwo automobile received top scores Thursday in new roof strength tests conducted by the insurance industry aimed at helping consumers understand how vehicles respond to serious rollover crashes.

More women held for driving while intoxicated, study finds

2009-08-19 CNN.com

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Arrests for women driving under the influence jumped by nearly 30 percent during the decade ending in 2007, according to a study released Wednesday by the U.

Cheyenne again weighs cell phone ban for drivers

2009-08-19 Billlings Gazette.com

CHEYENNE - A proposal to ban texting and hand-held cell phone calls while driving is back before the Cheyenne City Council. The council voted down a broader ordinance in March that would have barred eating and assisting passengers while driving, as well as making phone calls.

Enterprise opted out of safety feature

2009-08-18 St. Louis Post-Dispatch

KANSAS CITY The nation's largest buyer of new cars and seller of used ones has acknowledged omitting a standard safety feature from thousands of Chevrolet Impala fleet vehicles it bought from 2006 to 2008.

Distracted Driving: Should Talking, Texting Be Banned?

2009-08-16 Time

Most of us are neither pilots nor astronauts. We are not trained to steer large, hurtling hulks of steel and gasoline while manipulating small computers.

How could wrong-way driver do such a thing? Experts say women are drinking more, DUIs are up

2009-08-07 Baltimoresun.com

NEW YORK (AP) It seemed too horrendous even to imagine. But the case of the mother who caused a deadly wrong-way crash while drunk and stoned is part of a disturbing trend: Women in the U.

Red-Light Running Crash Video Produced by American Traffic SolutionsTM Supports National Stop on Red Week, August 2-8

2009-08-02 About.com:Markets

August 2-8, 2009 is National Stop on Red Week, created by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to educate the public about the dangers of red-light running and to promote safe driving habits.

Road deaths down in Texas

2009-07-28 USA TODAY

During the six-year period from 2002 to 2007, road deaths of 16- to 19-year-old drivers declined by 32.5% in Texas more than double the 15.9% drop in the rest of the USA.

One call that could save lives

2009-07-27 The Boston Globe Blogs

WITH A WAVE of his transparency wand, President Obama could save thousands of lives on our roads. He can let the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finally do its job on researching the risk of cellphone use while driving.

Lessons driven home for teens

2009-07-25 Omaha World-Herald

He hit the clutch and shifted gear, the engine's growl dropping an octave as the Wrangler clawed forward. He'd turned on the four-wheel drive just to test it, and you could feel the added surge throughout the vehicle.

Florida wants drivers to put down the cell phone

2009-07-22 TampaBay.com (AP)

Driving while talking on a cell phone is risky. Texting while driving is flat-out dangerous. Next week the state will launch a new public education campaign aimed at stopping both.

Shelved safety data may drive new efforts to curb cell phones

2009-07-22 Omaha World-Herald

Accusations that a federal safety agency in 2003 hushed up evidence about the growing danger of phoning while driving seems likely to prompt the Nebraska and Iowa Legislatures to re-examine the issue next year.

AAA: Best teen driver safety message will win $10K

2009-07-21 Tennessean

The Daily News Journal July 21, 2009 Print this page E-mail this article Share Del.icio.us Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine Twitter At the center of AAA s Safe Summer Campaign to promote a greater awareness of driver safety is a traffic safety contest that targets a demographic known for taking life...

Summers a deadly time for teen drivers

2009-07-21 FairfaxTimes.com

Teens have a greater chance of dying in their cars in the summer than any other time throughout the year. During the summer months, young drivers have more time on their hands and a care-free vacation attitude, said Martha Meade, Manager of Public and Governmental Relations for AAA Mid-Atlantic, in a press.

Eye Opener: Driven to Distraction

2009-07-21 The Washington Post

Happy Tuesday! Back in 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided not to make public hundreds of pages of research and warnings about the use of phones by drivers -- in part, officials say, because of concerns about angering Congress.

Bad drivers in Florida: 3 wrecks and you're off the road

2009-07-17 Jacksonville.com (AP)

New state law will you off the streets for driving school and re-testing.

Diageo Backs Initiative to Combat Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking Presented to Congress in Washington, DC --Program Honored with Special Congressional Tribute - Press Releases - CNBC.com

2009-07-16 CNBC

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Diageo (NYSE: DEO), the world's leading spirits, wine and beer company, is proud to support Brandon Silveria in his latest efforts to combat drunk driving and underage drinking.

Del. gets tougher on DUI offenders

2009-07-14 Delaware Online (AP)

New laws increase fines, prison...

16% of drivers found to be high

2009-07-14 The Seattle Times

The latest national survey by federal safety officials of alcohol and drug use on the nation's roadways found that 16 percent of drivers tested on weekend nights turned up positive for drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and prescription sedatives.

'Can't Text, I'm Driving!'

2009-07-13 ABC 27 HD

The Dangers of Text Messaging While Driving EAST LANSING, Mich., July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Text messaging and driving is a deadly mix, according to the Michigan State Medical Society.

AAA Foundation, Posit Science Join Together to Make Drivers Safer --AAA Foundation Recommends Brain Fitness Software to Cut Auto Crash Risk, Improve Driving - Press Releases - CNBC.com

2009-07-13 CNBC

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today announced that it would join with Posit Science, the leading provider of brain fitness programs, to enhance driver safety by improving drivers' minds.

Florida's worst drivers will have to retake driving test

2009-07-10 The Miami Herald

Rack up three crash-related tickets in three years and you'll be back behind the wheel -- for a driving test -- under a new Florida law that becomes effective Jan. 1.

Taking eyes off road ups accidents: Cell phones, other distractions, add risks for drivers, passengers.

2009-07-08 TMCnet.com

Jul 08, 2009 (The Hawk Eye - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- MOUNT PLEASANT -- Consider these statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Nearly 85 percent of all cell phone customers talk on the phone while driving, and 6 percent of auto accidents each year are..

Study finds Phoenix one of safest places to drive

2009-07-08 KTAR

A new report based on auto insurance claims shows Phoenix drivers rank tops in the country among nine cities with a population over 1 million. Allstate America's Best Drivers Report used Allstate data to rank America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency.

States seek tests for older drivers

2009-07-05 USA Today

A looming "gray wave" of Baby Boomers expected on the nation's highways over the next two decades has prompted states to launch programs aimed at allowing seniors to keep driving as long as they can without endangering themselves or others.

Police cite lack of seat belts in deaths - BostonHerald.com

2009-07-05 BostonHerald.com

At least six of the eight people who died in four separate Fourth of July crashes were not wearing safety belts, officials said, renewing calls to toughen the states mushy seat belt law.

Texting tickets are few because violations are hard to spot

2009-07-04 San Jose Mercury News

It's easy for police to spot and ticket California drivers illegally holding cell phones to their ears. But if they are texting, it's a far different matter.

Bad roads blamed for half of U.S. traffic deaths

2009-07-02 HonoluluAdvertiser.com

Road conditions contribute to more than half of all deaths in vehicular crashes nationally more than drunken driving, speeding or nonuse of seatbelts according to a study commissioned by an industry group that advocates for boosting spending on road construction.

Highway deaths fall in 2009, lowest since '61

2009-07-02 The Seattle Times

Fewer people died on the nation's highways during the first three months of 2009 as motor vehicle fatalities continued to fall to levels not seen in nearly a half-century.

Transportation Overhaul: Federal Highway Bill Is Drunk With Power

2009-07-02 Richmond Times-Dispatch (AP)

SARAH LONGWELL Guest Columnist WASHINGTON Two weeks ago the House Transportation Committee unveiled the details of its six-year, $450 billion overhaul known as the Highway Bill.

Ky. Highway Fatalities Declining

2009-07-01 Kypost.com

Second quarter down five compared to same period in 2008. The number of people killed on Kentuckys roadways is declining, according to preliminary numbers from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), an agency of the Transportation Cabinet.

Florida's New Seat Belt Law Begins At Midnight

2009-06-29 CBS4.com

Allows Law Enforcement To Ticket Drivers For Not Wearing A Seat Belt Under Previous Law, Drivers Can Only Get A Seat Belt Citation If They're Pulled Over For Another Violation Reporting Lisa Cilli E-mail TALLAHASSEE (CBS4) Click to enlarge1 of 1 AP numSlides of totalImages Related Slideshows Related...

Message to drivers: Texting dulls reactions

2009-06-28 St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Before you read one more text message behind the wheel, consider that doing so could make your response time worse than if you were drunk. That's how dangerous texting while driving is, according to a test conducted recently by Car and Driver magazine.

Summertime on roads means danger for teens

2009-06-24 News-Journal.com

Riding high off of graduation and end of school excitement, some studies show teens are more likely to miss the fatal dangers lurking on the roads. Highway patrols and insurance companies know the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers with an average 15 young..

Tennessee ranks 6th in U.S. in teen driving deaths

2009-06-23 Tennessean

Study cites need for...

'Smart' airbags too often fooled

2009-06-18 The Washington Times

A series of recalls has raised concerns about so-called "smart" airbags and occupant detection systems and whether the front passenger airbag can be fooled into not deploying when it should, or deploying when it should not.

Oberstar, Mica Plan $500B, 6-Year Transportation Reauthorization

2009-06-18 The New York Times

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee wants $500 billion over the next six years for the nation's roads, transit and high-speed rail, according to a blueprint of the bill that committee leadership hopes to pass before the current highway authorization expires at the end of September.

Tougher driving rules for teens may crash in Senate

2009-06-18 The Buffalo News (AP)

ALBANY The Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would tighten driving laws for teenagers to require more training before getting a license, tougher restrictions on passengers and an end to plea bargaining for those caught speeding.

AAA Launches New Senior Safety and Mobility Web Site - -

2009-06-17 KVIA ABC-7

AAASeniors.com fills major void by providing safety and mobility information, tools and resources for older drivers and their families MIAMI, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA announces the launch of its new senior safety and mobility Web site, www.

Stoughton girl's death renews campaign to test elderly drivers

2009-06-16 Patriot Ledger (AP)

STOUGHTON Martine Noel looks at the scars on her 9-year-old daughters leg and sees the end result of what can happen when an elderly driver stays behind the wheel too long.

Safety advocates seek more seat belt use

2009-06-14 USA Today

Highway safety advocates say a deadly gap exists in the nation's seat belt laws: Most states don't require adult passengers in the back seat to buckle up.

Fender-Benders in Micro Cars Can Be Costly

2009-06-11 The New York Times

Filed at 12:09 a.m. ET WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even a fender-bender in a fuel-efficient mini car can lead to thousands of dollars worth of repairs, the insurance industry found in new crash tests.

Senate OKs seat belt law for all car occupants

2009-06-11 The Times-Picayune (AP)

Requirement would take effect Aug.

Top Mistakes Teen Drivers Make

2009-06-09 Fox 19 Wxix Channel

Cars.com, in conjunction with DriversEd.com, America's leading drivers education resource and solution, have identified the 10 most common mistakes teen drivers make.

Summer deadly for teen drivers

2009-06-08 Abc4.com

From AAA Utah: SALT LAKE CITY, June 8, 2009 June marks the start of the deadliest time of year for teen drivers. In response, AAA Utah is warning teen drivers and their parents about 10 deadly teen driver mistakes and how to avoid them.

Program hopes wreckage will teach teens

2009-06-02 Denver Post (AP)

A car involved in a grisly wreck that took the life of a 17-year-old girl was on display at the State Capitol on Tuesday as part of a program aimed at teaching teens about the consequences of their choices behind the wheel.

When teens drive safely, everyone benefits

2009-06-02 Mysuncoast.com

By Tom Ripley, Studio One Networks Over the last decade, the challenge of keeping teenage drivers safe has come to the forefront, and new efforts are already paying dividends.

Teen Health

2009-06-01 HealthNewsDigest.com

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Primary seat belt law to take effect June 9

2009-06-01 Prior Lake American

Minnesotas primary seat belt law will go into effect next week (June 9), meaning drivers and passengers in all seating positions must be buckled up or in the correct child restraint.

My Voice: Legislation will protect teen drivers

2009-05-31 ArgusLeader.com (AP)

On average, more than 10 teens are killed daily in these tragic events in the United States, and many more are injured. In fact, one of every five 16-year-olds will be involved in a motor vehicle crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

More states try to halt cell phone use by teen drivers

2009-05-31 Tulsa World (AP)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Teens. Cars. Cell phones. The mix is as combustible as gas, fire and oxygen. And the result can be just as deadly. Clinging to their social life preservers, teens are littering roads with mangled car parts from crashes where a cell phone was a factor.

Transportation challenge: Find ways to keep seniors moving

2009-05-29 Sacramento Business Journal

Many say mass transit is the answer, even in the car-dominant...

California Receives Highest Marks For Traffic Safety Laws In National Survey

2009-05-27 PR Newswire

/PRNewswire/ -- California was the only state in the nation to receive consistently top marks across the board on a recent ranking of traffic safety laws conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Youth and driving don't always mix safely

2009-05-27 WOI ABC-5

By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Teen drivers are more likely than adults to crash their car, due to their youth and inexperience -- but don't try telling them that.

"Deadliest" Memorial Day weekend since 1996

2009-05-26 Minnesota Daily

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is calling this year's Memorial Day weekend the "deadliest" in more than 10 years, according to a MDPS press release.

New laws in Missouri and Kansas take aim at teen drivers cell phone use

2009-05-25 Kansas City Star

Teens. Cars. Cell phones. The mix is as combustible as gas, fire and oxygen. And the result can be just as deadly. Clinging to their social life preservers, hundreds of teens are littering Missouri and Kansas roads with mangled car parts from crashes where a cell phone was a factor.

Buckle Down on Those Not Buckled Up

2009-05-20 Cherry Creek News

State Joins National Click It or Ticket Mobilization, May 18-31st Denver The Colorado State Patrol and 90 law enforcement agencies across the state have joined a national mobilization to ramp up enforcement of seat belt laws in order to save more lives on our roadways.

Mario Kart Helps Kids Not Text While Driving

2009-05-19 The Escapist

A school in Eagle County, Colorado is trying to teach students the dangers of sending text messages while driving - via Mario Kart Wii. Ever try to text and drive at the same time? Hopefully no, you haven't, because you're not an idiot.

Police start Click It or Ticket

2009-05-18 Cincinnati Enquirer

The Cincinnati Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies and highway safety groups to support the national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign.

Safety programs can prevent fatals

2009-05-17 Times Leader

By Terrie Morgan-Besecker tmorgan@timesleader.com Law & Order Reporter Related headlines Moms nightmare An official with the state police at Wyoming says hes hopeful that increased enforcement initiatives set for this month will help prevent more car crash fatalities in the region.

Rules only for teens are unfair

2009-05-10 CourierPostOnline.com

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in a report titled "Traffic Safety Facts, New Jersey, 2003-2007," drivers involved in fatal crashes totaled between 996 and 1,078 each year from 2003 to 2007.

Drunken driving takes its toll on Minnesota roads

2009-05-09 Post-Bulletin (AP)

Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN When police arrived, the Stewartville girl was sitting on the grass, crying profusely. Her vehicle was up against a tree. "Why did I do that?" she kept saying.

Young Drivers Understand Risky Behavior But Tempt Fate Behind the Wheel --New driver data released during National Youth Traffic Safety Month (May) - Press Releases - CNBC.com

2009-05-07 CNBC

ET Text Size WASHINGTON, May 7, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Despite the recognition of the danger, 83 percent of teenagers admit that they talk on a cell phone while driving and 68 percent admit to texting while driving, according to a survey of young drivers released today by National Organizations for..

High School Students Urge Motorists to 'Drive Safe PA'

2009-05-06 Philadelphia Business Journal

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Radio listeners across Pennsylvania will hear safe driving advice from high school students this month in recognition of National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

New Florida law will allow cops to stop you for not wearing seat belt

2009-05-04 Orlando Sentinel

Drivers, get ready to buckle up every time you get into the car if not to protect yourself then at least to avoid a serious dent to your wallet. Florida has had some form of a seat-beat law since 1986, and police can ticket drivers who aren't wearing belts when they're stopped for other violations.

Ghost Out has serious lesson on safe driving

2009-05-02 Richmond Times-Dispatch (AP)

NARUNA Adark figure roamed the halls of William Campbell High School, and ghosts could be seen traveling the corridors. Cloaked in a long, slinky black robe with a white mask and hood, the Grim Reaper moved classroom by classroom to claim his victims.

Take phones away from Pa.'s teen drivers

2009-04-29 The York Dispatch

The state House was right on the money when it passed a bill Monday to toughen teen driving laws. The bill -- overwhelmingly approved by 168 lawmakers, including all but one of York County's House members -- limits the number of passengers for junior license holders; increases behind the wheel training from..

Ford demonstrates new parent-controlled vehicle at S.J. school

2009-04-29 CourierPostOnline.com

Distractions, speed and failure to use seat belts are the main causes of fatal car crashes involving teens. That's why Ford Motor Co. has created the MyKey feature for its autos starting with the 2010 Ford Focus.

New Study in NSC Journal of Safety Research Suggests Drivers More Distracted than They Realize

2009-04-28 ABC 22

ITASCA, Ill., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study reported in the National Safety Council's Journal of Safety Research suggests drivers tend to overestimate their driving skills and underestimate their distraction caused by other activities while they drive.

State Calls Cell Phone Crackdown Successful

2009-04-27 Cape May County Herald.com

Ocean City Police TRENTON According to a release from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), a recent cell phone enforcement program that included participation by a local police department was a big success.

New Federal Legislation to Prod Each State to Enact Model Laws to Curb Teen Driving Deaths

2009-04-27 PR Newswire

Free live satellite feed and live webcast to carry congressional STANDUP Act news announcement and Saferoads4teens.org campaign kickoff. WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Marking the start of the high school prom season, members of Congress, parents, pediatricians, police, and safety advocates..

Life-saving bill still sits in Alabama Senate | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Montgomery Advertiser

2009-04-24 Montgomery Advertiser (AP)

If the Alabama Senate does not pass a ban on text messaging and cell phone use by new teenage drivers, we probably will have to write an editorial sometime in the next few months that would start something like this: "Five Alabama teenagers are dead today, possibly because of inaction by the Alabama Senate.

Extra caution urged in highway work zones

2009-04-21 The Knoxville JOURNAL

More than 1,200 people were hurt in highway work zones across Tennessee in 2007. 21 people lost their lives. Those statistics are the reason why Gov. Phil Bredesen has declared the week of Apr.

Aggressive Driving a Factor in Up to 56% of Deadly Vehicle Crashes, Says New AAA Foundation Analysis

2009-04-21 KGUN9 ABC

Motorists Concerned With Others' Aggressive Driving While Many Are Guilty Themselves WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As many as 56 percent of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving, according to a new analysis released..

'Live Free or Die' N.H. might have to buckle up

2009-04-21 Brattleboro Reformer (AP)

CONCORD, N.H. -- Her voice quavering with emotion, Joan Porter pleaded Monday with a Senate committee to end New Hampshire's status as the last state without an adult seat belt law.

New teen drivers laws are making roads safer

2009-04-21 KHNL NBC 8

Over the last decade, the challenge of keeping teenage drivers safe has come to the forefront, and new efforts are already paying dividends. An unexpected dividend is the fact that the efforts to make the roads safer for teens has, in addition, made the roads safer for all of us.

Underage drinking laws reduce fatal accidents, saving 732 lives per year

2009-04-21 NewsRx

(NewsRx.com) -- State laws that prohibit people under the age of 21 from purchasing or possessing alcohol, and from driving with any alcohol in their system save 732 lives a year in the United States, according to a study released that has examined 23 years of research on the subject.

Can Small Cars Overcome Crash Fears?

2009-04-20 The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. government's push to decrease the nation's output of greenhouse gases by increasing the fuel efficiency of the cars Americans drive is rekindling an emotional debate: Does driving a small, fuel-efficient car make you more likely to die on the road? Engineers and statistical analysts can point to...

Obama Picks MADD CEO To Head up Federal Highway Safety Agency

2009-04-20 Reason Magazine Blog

Obama has nominated Mothers Against Drunk Driving CEO Chuck Hurley to head up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hurley is a lifelong anti-alcohol activist.

Mini cars crushed in 40-mph crashes

2009-04-15 Charleston Daily Mail

WASHINGTON - Micro cars can give motorists top-notch fuel efficiency at a competitive price, but the insurance industry says they don't fare too well in collisions with larger vehicles.

Our Say: Adenhart tragedy illustrates drunken driving's costs

2009-04-14 The Capital

Federal statistics for 2007 show nearly 13,000 people being killed in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. Such accidents accounted for nearly one-third of the motor vehicle fatalities in the United States.

California's Top Traffic Safety Issues Examined at Summit 2009

2009-04-11 Sacramento Business Journal

Repeat Offenders and Teen Driving Key Topics SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- California traffic safety and transportation officials, along with law enforcement and advocates from throughout the state, are meeting in San Francisco this week to discuss the state's top traffic safety concerns, share best.

House OKs mandatory seat belt bill

2009-04-10 NashuaTelegraph.com

CONCORD Adults would have to buckle up in New Hampshire or face a $25 fine under a mandatory seat belt bill approved Thursday by the House. The House voted 169-151 to send the bill to the Senate where it faces a difficult test.

30 seconds could save a teen's life

2009-04-08 Palm Beach Post (AP)

The five teenagers in the SUV are having a good time. The radio is blaring. They're passing around snacks. More local news The driver receives a text message from a guy.

Mass. Has Lowest Seat Belt Use In Nation

2009-04-06 WCVB TV/DT

Bay State Buckling Up At 66.

Bad economy holds highway deaths to 1960s levels

2009-04-06 The Washington Post

WASHINGTON -- Less money in the pockets of Americans means fewer highway deaths. As the economy slid deeper into recession and gas prices reached $4 a gallon last year, the number of people killed in auto accidents hit its lowest level in five decades.

Road Warrior: With teen drivers, the end justifies the means

2009-04-05 NorthJersey.com (AP)

If the Internet is any barometer, it seems a growing number of teens have joined many of their parents in a Dump Jon Corzine movement. Their displeasure with the governor has nothing to do with slashed budgets or disappearing tax breaks.

Dallas News - Beating a DWI case may soon get a lot tougher - page 1

2009-04-01 Dallas Observer

at 9:22am I'm going to screw up, Andrea says to herself as she walks a straight line in front of a Dallas police officer. Only hours into what was supposed to be a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, Andrea is on the side of the road near the bar she just left on Lower Greenville Avenue.

Texas Senate approves drunken-driving crackdown

2009-03-31 Star-Telegram

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas, which has more alcohol-related traffic deaths than any other state, would allow police to set up sobriety roadblocks and force more drunk-driving suspects to give blood or breath samples under legislation approved in the state Senate Monday.

Police, PennDOT keep eye on older drivers

2009-03-29 Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Oliver Poppenberg, 72, of Aleppo, Allegheny County, recently took a driver refresher course through AARP as a way to assess how his age has changed his driving ability.

Nevada teens targeted by cell phone bill

2009-03-24 My News 4

Posted: Updated: Local News More CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- It may be illegal for teenagers to use their cell phones for any reason while driving, under a proposed law Nevada lawmakers are considering.

More die on interstates at 70 mph

2009-03-22 Des Moines Register (AP)

Traffic deaths on Iowa's rural interstate highways have increased since speed limits were raised to 70 mph, a new study shows. But total crashes causing deaths or serious injuries have fallen below long-term trends, researchers have found.

Coalition Supports Bill to Ban Teenage Texting While Driving

2009-03-21 PR Newswire

Standard Cellular South corporate logo. (PRNewsFoto/Cellular South) JACKSON, MS UNITED STATES Legislation Aims To Promote Improved Safety By Protecting Motorists From Distracted Drivers JACKSON, Miss.

Police will rigorously enforce DUI laws on St. Patricks Day

2009-03-17 Richmond Times-Dispatch (AP)

No holiday from DUI enforcement Jovial St. Patrick's Day is becoming a deadly time, state and local police warn The luck of the Irish won't protect people driving drunk tonight.

Missouri bill would curb drivers' use of text messages, but may be hard to enforce

2009-03-16 South East Missourian (AP)

By Cherish West Southeast Missourian Missouri drivers could face fines of up to $200 for writing or reading cell phone text messages under a proposed state law.

Twenty Teams of Teen Activists Address the No. 1 Killer of Teens in National Act Out Loud Competitio

2009-03-14 PR-USA.net

The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and The Allstate Foundation announced today the Top 20 teams selected to compete in the 2009 Act Out Loud: Raising Voices for Safe Teen Driving contest, a national teen-led and school-based activism competition to help spread the word about safe teen driving.

Missouri Senate votes to repeal mandatory motorcycle helmet law

2009-03-13 South East Missourian (AP)

By LEE LOGAN The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri Senate voted Thursday to allow people at least 21 years old to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet as long as they're not traveling on an interstate highway.

Cell phone bill targets teens

2009-03-12 The Sacramento Bee

- 5:24 pm CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A Nevada Assembly panel was asked Thursday to approve a bill that would make it illegal for minors to use cell phones for any reason while driving.