Distraction, Speeding, Alcohol Drive Up 2021 Traffic Deaths April 4, 2023 By Tom Krisher DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years with...
Viewpoint: More Sweeping Cellphone Laws Reduce Crash Rates August 10, 2022 By Insurance Institute for Highway Safety It’s common knowledge that texting while driving is illegal in most places. But what about tapping the screen of your...
7th Circuit Finds Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Mortgage Servicer Against Robocall Lawsuit March 16, 2021 By Jim Sams A liability insurance carrier that excluded any violation of telecommunications laws from coverage had no duty to defend a loan...
Some Alaska Phones Beyond Danger Received Tsunami Warning October 23, 2020 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Some Alaska residents received tsunami warnings on their cellphones following an earthquake earlier this week, including customers...
Some Leery of Higher Fines On Georgia Drivers Using Phones February 5, 2020 By Jeff Amy ATLANTA — Georgia drivers could face tougher penalties for using their cell phones while driving, although some lawmakers are leery...
Texting While Driving Ban to Take Effect in Pennsylvania March 8, 2012 A new state law requiring Pennsylvania drivers to pull over and stop if they want to use text-based communications takes...
Chicago, Ill. To Consider Ban on Texting While Biking October 5, 2011 The Chicago City Council is to consider a ban on bicyclists texting while riding on city streets. The council’s Traffic...
New Ark. Laws Prohibits Cell Phone Use Near Schools, Highway Work Zones October 4, 2011 Two new Arkansas laws restrict drivers from using their cell phones near schools and in highway work zones. The Southwest...
New York Troopers Plan 5th Cell Phone Crackdown April 12, 2011 State police are launching a fifth installment of “Operation Hang Up,” a four-day enforcement effort on the New York State...