Texting and Driving News

Wind-Driven Wildfire Strikes Malibu Again, 49 Homes Destroyed

Glen Sunyich has seen flames ravage the canyons and mountains above Malibu, Calif., three times and has been thankful his home was spared. The fourth time, he wasn’t so lucky. Sunyich’s home was among 49, along with two outbuildings, that …

N.H. Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Texting While Driving

A New Hampshire lawmaker wants the Legislature to send drivers a clear message: stop sending text messages while driving! Nashua Democrat David Campbell has filed the paperwork for a bill to ban two-handed texting or typing on any electronic or …

Okla. Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Cell Phone Use by School Bus Drivers

Legislation proposed by an Oklahoma state representative would prohibit school bus drivers from talking on their cell phone while driving the bus. The measure by Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore, would also forbid teenagers with learner’s permits from using a cell …

Calif. Prosecutors to Fight ID Theft, Privacy Violations

In an effort to bolster personal privacy and intellectual property rights, California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that District Attorneys in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego will begin receiving funds for the fight against identity theft violations. …

Public Supports Automated Traffic Enforcement, Study Says

A new report by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) shows that public support for red light and speed cameras is strong and growing. The report, Public Attitude Monitor, Issue 1, Highway Safety, analyzes public opinion on a range of issues …

N.J. Could Join States Penalizing Drivers Using Cell Phones

New Jersey could become the fourth state to allow police to ticket drivers whenever they’re seen using a hand-held cell phone while driving. An Assembly committee on Thursday was slated to consider a Senate-approved plan to strengthen the state’s 2004 …

Dozens Arrested in Florida ID Theft Scam

Florida officials arrested 26 individuals throughout the state on charges of using fraudulent identification to gain employment. The arrests, which began Monday and continued through Thursday, stem from a joint investigation by the Department of Financial Services and the Department …

Fla. Bill to Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving Placed on Hold

Motorists will be able to continue to ask for directions, tell their spouse what time they’ll be home, or just chatter aimlessly on their cell phone while driving in Florida. A measure that would have made it against the law …

Poll: Washington Drivers Support Cell Phone Legislation

Washington drivers believe that talking on a cell phone while driving should be legal only with a hands-free device, or made illegal altogether, according to a poll by PEMCO Insurance. According to the company’s 2007 PEMCO Insurance Northwest Poll, which …

AIG Auto to Test Drive Tracking System for Teen Drivers

Direct marketer AIG Auto Insurance announced it will pilot a Teen GPS Program for policyholders with teen drivers. The program uses Global Positioning System, or GPS, technology to allow parents of teen drivers to monitor the location of the teen’s …