Every year, thousands of people die in distracted driving accidents. In recent years, a patchwork of laws has been passed in states across the country—laws that vary in scope and penalties. But which laws are most effective at keeping people safe? There are many distractions behind the wheel. But perhaps the…
Pokemon Go has quickly become a mobile sensation. The game, which is played on a smartphone and combines real-world neighborhoods and structures with artificial reality, had 15 million downloads within a single week of being released, according to BBC News. The game encourages users to catch Pokemon in their real-world neighborhoods….
You can use hands-free, Bluetooth technology while you are driving in New Jersey. However, you should ask yourself: Even though it is legal, is it still safe to do so? You may find that the risk of getting involved in a serious car accident while using a hands-free device may be similar…
Everyone knows that driving while distracted is not a smart idea. They should also know that using a cell phone while driving to chat or text is distracting behavior that significantly increases the risk of being involved in an accident. Regardless, there has been a reported increase in what may be a…
Many of us feel that the government is too invasive in our personal lives. When issues like the ways companies like Google and Facebook track our online activities enter a conversation, opinions can quickly become polarized. With this in mind: How would you feel if you saw a tweet from…
Your teenager knows – or should know – all about the dangers of distracted driving and how easy it is to get into a texting accident if he or she acts irresponsibly behind the wheel. According to the New Jersey State Police, inattentive and distracted driving contributes to more fatal car accidents than…
One reason parents worry when their teen gets his or her driver’s license is that they won’t be there when the teen is behind the wheel. They fear that the teen could easily make a mistake or use poor judgment that results in a serious car accident. A recent study of…
New York lawmakers have cracked down on distracted teen drivers by adopting tougher penalties for those who text behind the wheel. The penalties, included in an annual budget agreement, are designed to keep young drivers focused on the road and safe from serious auto accidents. As WGRZ.com reports, Governor Andrew…
Police in New Jersey and New York are cracking down on distracted drivers – making a greater effort to identify and ticket drivers who ignore laws against the use of handheld phones behind the wheel. An estimated that 3,328 people were killed and 421,000 injured in auto accidents involving distracted drivers…
Distractions are one of the main causes of auto accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 3,328 people were killed in distraction-related auto accidents in 2012. It is already illegal to talk on a cellphone or text while driving in New Jersey. Now a legislative proposal would expand…
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