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WILLIAMSTOWN — Ben Grannis wants to save people from distracted drivers. So, he is going to raise money for the nonprofit TextLess Live More — it’s dedicated to raising awareness
Casper Fire: Driving By A Crash? Put Down The Phone Get our free mobile app "Please be aware that additional danger is posed to the injured and responders as well, as uninvolved vehicles navigate the accident scene," the department said in a social media post. "Very often, apparatus including fire, ambulance and law enforcement are trying to position in and around the scene to take care of injured and provide protection to those working the scene." And the department said, crews have seen numerous drivers with phone-in-hand as they navigate accident scenes. "It's fine if you're a passenger in...
That roadside encounter, in November, was the exception rather than the rule when it comes to enforcing a new Florida law against texting and driving. With a flourish, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law in 2019 making texting while driving a primary traffic offense in Florida, with a $30 fine for a first offense that routinely climbs to over $100. “It’ll make our roads safer,” DeSantis said. But the new law against texting is rarely enforced, according to official state figures. Florida also has failed its requirements under the law to track comprehensively how many drivers are ticketed...
Behind the wheel and on the phone. We still see it all the time in Massachusetts, despite the new hands-free law that went into effect a year ago, requiring drivers to put down their phones and only use hands-free technology. To Emily Stein, the law couldn't come soon enough. Stein's father was killed by a distracted driver. She's with Safe Roads Alliance, which pushed for the hands-free law for years."This year marks the 10th year that my dad won't be with us, and every day I miss him, every day I wish I could call him, especially in this past year," she said.The law's passage was delay...
Only to then say he's resisting because he's fighting for future presidents. secretary pompeo dodged when asked today if he'd testify. >> when the time is right, all good things happen. >> reporter: this as former national security adviser john bolton says he has no plans, for now, to testify, despite a court ruling last night, that rejected efforts of another top aide, joseph maguire, to avoid testimony. while democrats hold this impeachment hearing next wednesday the president is actually expected to be in london for the nato summit. democrats will argue the president has violated every norm...