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Nebraska Police Still See Problems with Texting Ban

Law enforcement officials continue to grapple with how to enforce a 2010 state law that bans texting while driving. The Telegram reports Columbus police have issued one ticket and three warnings since the ban went into effect almost 18 months …

NHTSA Survey: Texting by Drivers up 50 Percent in 2010

New federal safety data shows texting while driving increased 50 percent last year, despite a rush by states to ban the practice. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does an annual survey that watches drivers’ behavior at selected intersections. The …