January 7, 2011 – 11:51 am
Massachusetts is reporting a lower number of texting while driving citations than expected. Since September 30th a grand total of 245 drivers across the state have been ticketed on the offense, of those a mere 16 were given to drivers less than 18 years of age. It is possible drivers have found the strength to [...]
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October 29, 2010 – 8:43 pm
A recent publication by the Massachusetts RMV suggests some Bay State drivers have yet to adjust to the new texting and driving ban. As of October 15th Massachusetts has served 29 citations regarding new regulations. Mary Beth Heffernan, Public Safety Secretary, commented: “Distracted driving is a serious threat to public safety. Cracking down on distracted [...]
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September 28, 2010 – 4:57 pm
The majority of Massachusetts drivers have at least heard about some new legislature that is to take effect this month, but many are still unaware of how it will affect them. New laws effective this month’s end will affect operators of all ages. Check out the following to keep yourself up-to-date and out-of-trouble: Mobile Phone [...]
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August 17, 2010 – 10:12 am
The Massachusetts texting ban is to take effect October 1st and some drivers have already had difficulty trying to quit. Many texting addicts have already tried to start prying their fingers from a cell phone while driving, here are a few tips on how to keep yourself from the buttons while behind the wheel: Place [...]
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The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 150-1 last week approving a bill that bans texting while driving for all motorists and imposes a new requirement on elderly drivers. Only a day after the Massachusetts House passed the text-banning legislation the Massachusetts Senate voted in agreement passing the measure as well. This piece of legislation will [...]
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From Oprah’s National No Phone Day to commercials during your favorite sitcom, it is widely known cell phone use behind the wheel is a dangerous endeavor. A recent study by the American Automobile Association found the risk of an auto accident increases by approximately 50% while texting behind the wheel. According to a webinar hosted [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Car Safety Tips, Consumer Advocacy, Massachusetts Driving, Massachusetts News
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Also tagged American Automobile Association, Cambridge, distracted driving, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, No Phone Day, Oprah, Ray LaHood, United States Secretary of Transportation, Washington Post
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January 16, 2010 – 6:57 am
In a recent article in the Boston Globe, writer Derrick Z. Jackson addresses the ongoing movement toward banning text messaging while driving. Nineteen states have already set implemented bans on texting while driving and the national government has also made moves toward nationalizing the movement. President Obama called distracted driving a “deadly epidemic” and a [...]
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By mbrennan
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Posted in Massachusetts Driving
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Also tagged Baddour, Boston Globe, CTIA, Derrick Z. Jackson, distracted driving, hi-tech equivalent of drunk driving, John Ulczycki, National Safety Council, text-message driving, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Wagner
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December 23, 2009 – 5:35 pm
It’s amazing what younger generations can accomplish with a few clicks of their cell phone. From making plans for the evening and shopping online to ordering a meal to go, texting and smart phones make life more convenient. While the novelty and ease of communication via texting is widely used, the dangers of this activity [...]
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September 25, 2009 – 11:00 am
Massachusetts DOT has an extensive list of driving distractions they’ve been aware of for quite some time. From drinking and driving to music on the radio, Massachusetts government is moving texting to the top of that list. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approximately, “80 percent of all accidents are caused by [...]
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Do you text and drive? Maybe you’re on your way to work updating your co-worker on the details of a big account. Or maybe you’re getting the directions for your saturday night out. More and more businesses are saying, “Not on our time!” AMEC, a global engineering firm, banned cell phone usage while driving on [...]
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