Posts Tagged "texting while driving"
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On Feb. 22, 2010 Senator Joe Simitian introduced a bill (SB 1475) that proposed tougher penalties for hands-free and texting violations in California. Last week, the bill passed in the California State Senate by a vote of 21-16.
Under SB 1475, fines would increase for motorists Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan
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On Monday, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto introduced a bill that would increase fines for those who love to commute while texting and driving. Notice that we said commute–not drive–the law, if passed, would apply to bicyclists as well.
Simitian proposed increasing the price of Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan 
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Yesterday, the U.S. DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled sample legislation for distracted driving, specifically targeting the action of texting while driving. The proposal is aimed to serve as a foundation for states who want to craft their own laws prohibiting text messaging while Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan 
Two laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving went into effect July 1, 2008. You should know them by now, right? Maybe not. Well, if you’ve gotten stiffed with a fine in the last year or know someone who has, save some future hassle (and cash) Keep reading >> By: Trucy Phan -
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