Did texting/tweeting play a role in plastic surgeon’s death?

August 19, 2010

In Los Angeles, police are investigating the accident that killed local celebrity plastic surgeon Frank Ryan, including the chance texting/tweeting from his phone may have been involved. According to the Associated Press, Ryan’s last post on Twitter was at 4:10 p.m. PDT Monday. It included a photo of his dog looking out at the ocean [...]

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NASCAR driver helps promote anti-texting campaign

July 19, 2010

The Missouri State Highway Patrol launched their campaign calling for drivers to stay off cell phones and PDAs while behind the wheel, and they’ve recruited NASCAR  driver Colin Braun to help promote it. Braun’s #16 car sported the new anti-texting logo on Saturday at NASCAR’s Nationwide Series race in Madison, Ill at Gateway International Raceway. [...]

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Washington state banks nearly $100,000 on new distracted driving law in 28 days

July 10, 2010

Updated numbers from Washington state’s distracted driving law: As of July 8, the Washington State Patrol has issued 736 citations for talking and 43 for texting behind the wheel. At $124 per ticket, that means the state has banked nearly $100,000 in 28 days. The Patrol has issued 504 warnings for talking and 44 for [...]

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Washington state’s cell phone and driving ban has led to 670 citations between June 10 and July 1

July 4, 2010

Close to 670 drivers state wide in Washington have been ticketed and fined $124 for talking on handheld phones or texting behind the wheel. It seems more Washingtonians are talking while driving, or at least it’s easier to catch than those texting. The State Patrol has issued 633 citations for talking and 34 citations for [...]

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New distracted driving PSA released

June 30, 2010

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials released a public service announcement today that features the voice of a 16-year old from the District of Columbia.

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B.C. Drunk Driving and Texting Accident Kills 1| Washington Auto Accident Attorneys

June 21, 2010

Drunk driving alone accounts for a significant number of auto accidents and fatalities each year. Being a Seattle car accident attorney and Bellevue wrongful death lawyer, I have witnessed the consequences of intoxicated driving and the impact it has on the families involved. On June 11th A 23-year-old passenger was killed in a reckless driving [...]

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Teens and Texting – The Consequences of Distracted Driving

June 14, 2010

TADD found Jason Epstein was on a local TV program, New Day Northwest to discuss the dangers of texting while driving. You can watch the video below. New Day Northwest – The Dangers of Texting While Driving

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Teens Against Distracted Driving: Founder on Q13 Fox

June 14, 2010

Watch to Jason Epstein on Q13 Fox’s “Crimebusters” discuss texting while driving.

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Do hands-free devices make for safer drivers?

June 9, 2010

Absolutely not, says one University of Utah researcher.  Washington state goes hands free tomorrow, with fines for talking or texting while driving amounting to $125. David Strayer is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Utah. His new concern is the iPad, which could add a whole new level of distraction for drivers. Listen [...]

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Law Change: June 10 texting, talking while driving becomes primary offense in Washington state

June 6, 2010

We’ve heard about it for months, but starting Thursday June 10, using a hand held device while driving becomes a primary offense in Washington state.

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