The Low-Tech Times has previously reported on states banning texting and hand-held cellphone use while driving. Now, according to Ron Dzwonkowski’s article in Freep.com, the National Safety Council wants a total ban on driving while cell-phoning: Now the National Safety Council is calling on all states to enact a total ban on cell phone use [...]
The WINC 92.5 FM Morning Mindbender yesterday asked: Besides running for president, what do Barack Obama and John McCain have in common? The answer: Neither have ever driven a stick shift automobile! Since both candidates claim to be committed to the environment and reducing dependence on foreign oil, perhaps they should learn how to operate [...]
Dave Caldwell of The New York Times reports that New Jersey has banned drivers from sending text messages while driving in a new act which took effect on March 1, 2008. Here is an excerpt from Dave’s article: Mr. Sweeney almost paid a price for, as the saying goes, driving while “intexticated.” About a year [...]
While recently visiting my wife’s parents in Tennessee, we had a good conversation over dinner about rude cell phone behaviors. My top four are: While Driving–This really goes beyond rudeness to the point of endangering other motorists when people talk on their cell phones while carelessly driving between lanes. I’ve also encountered drivers talking on [...]
The Low-Tech Times previously reported on a proposal to ban texting while driving in Virginia. Now, according to WJLA ABC News Channel 7, Maryland is again considering to ban the dangerous practice after a previous attempt was rejected. Here’s an excerpt from the WJLA report: The House Environmental Matters Committee has already rejected one bill [...]
