Texting And Driving Statistics

Texting and driving is one of the riskiest behaviors drivers can engage in behind the wheel. When you send or read a text, ...
Opinion

Punish texting while driving as harshly as drunken driving

“Drivers” who are texting while attempting to drive are not. They are focused on their cellphones, not the road. Yet a DUI offense is 1,000 times more punishable than a “Texting While Driving” (TWD) ...
WPXI

How many accidents are caused by texting and driving?

How many accidents are caused by texting and driving? Most people know that texting behind the wheel can increase the likelihood of a crash, but just how many accidents are caused by texting and ...
The Atlantic

The Endgame for Driving While Texting?

The New York Times' epic crusade against driving while texting--comprising seven reports since July 17--may finally pay off in legislation. On Wednesday, transportation secretary Ray LaHood is ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Charles bans driving while texting for all ages

ST. CHARLES • The City Council here decided Tuesday night to prohibit texting while driving, regardless of age. Mayor Sally Faith said she would sign the bill. When that happens, the city will join ...
WTVD

The brutal texting-and-driving ad every driver should see

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this year the Department of Transportation is marking the occasion with an unprecedented - and memorable - ad campaign. The centerpiece is a 30-second ...