Over 8,000 drivers are still on the road, despite having 12 points or higher on their license in Great Britain. Usually, drivers who rack up this many points will lose their license for as few as six months. However, many have avoided the punishment. The information was gathered due to a request by the Institute …
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License Points Not Stopping Drivers
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New Data Reveals High Number of Distracted Drivers
Posted Apr 8th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Distracted Driving, safety With | Comments OffAround 660,000 people around the US were talking on their phone while in the driver’s seat on a weekday in 2011, according to a recent study by the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. The study also revealed that texting while driving hasn’t decreased since 2010 and texting amongst younger drivers is increasing. The study also …
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Police Gather to Promote Distracted Driving Awareness
Posted Mar 28th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Distracted Driving, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffPolice officials gathered in Santa Barbara on Wednesday to promote National Distracted Driver Awareness Month and their message to drivers: “it’s not worth it.” The California Highway Patrol, local police and other agencies will target drivers who text and drive and work to spread the message. An officer at the event said that crashes caused …
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Bus Driver Concerned About Distracted Driving
Posted Oct 16th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Personal Injury With | Comments OffDistracted driving has evolved from something that was found to be a non issue into something that is now, seriously concerning all parties involved. A bus driver in thunder bay has taken note to how serious things have become noting not one or two drivers but several hundred. More intervention from the cops isn’t even …
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Increase in Bus Wrecks Due to Distracted Drivers?
Posted Oct 16th, 2012 By admin in Distracted Driving, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffConcerns have been raised that distracted driving has caused an increase in school bus accidents in Davenport, Iowa. Bus drivers say that some areas of the town seem to be more prone to accidents than others. One driver says that he always is on the lookout for dangers, but watching for distracted drivers—often using their …
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Governor Features Texting Safety Campaign
Posted Oct 5th, 2012 By admin in Uncategorized With | Comments OffLives continue to be lost due to texting while driving. However, in Alabama, Governor Robert Bentley and the director of public safety, have launched a new campaign, especially geared to teens named “The Last Text”. It depicts stories, as well as specific details of the dangerous consequences of texting while driving in hopes of bringing …
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Police Look for Drunken Drivers
Posted Oct 3rd, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Distracted Driving, Uncategorized With | Comments OffPolice will be on the lookout for drunk drivers this weekend, due to it being Labor Day weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 10,000 people died in 2010 due to crashes involving alcohol. Also, over 3,000 were killed in 2010 due to distracted driving. Anyone who is caught driving over the …
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Visitors Not Obeying Local Driving Laws
Posted Oct 2nd, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Distracted Driving With | Comments OffSioux Falls in South Dakota will be placing a ban on texting while driving starting tomorrow. This is being done to promote public safety and raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. However, the mayor, Mike Huether, has stated that the ban may not completely act as a full deterrent for texting and driving. …
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Do Drivers Obey Texting Bans?
Posted Sep 24th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffWhile states and counties are putting into place rules and laws that will make it safer for drivers on the roadways, there are concerns that many citizens are ignoring the new restrictions. While some people are truly making an effort to become more focused drivers, others were caught still using their cell phones and did …
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No Texting Day Proclaimed
Posted Sep 19th, 2012 By admin in Distracted Driving, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffThe movement to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving has come to the city of Effingham, which has proclaimed Wednesday “No Text on Board Pledge Day”, and September “Texting and Driving Awareness Month.” The idea is being pushed in conjunction with AT&T Illinois and the state’s Department of Transportation. Even though the …
