Tag Archive: texting while driving

Feb 20

Need stronger penalties for texting violators

We called for automatic license revocation for drivers who text behind the wheel because texting is a dangerous and deadly behavior that takes drivers mind off the road, hands off the steering wheel and eyes off the road. Strengthening penalties for violators will help to curb the behavior, prevent crashes and save lives. Impairment is …

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Aug 14

Texting Case – Jail time

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Written by: Judy Teater While visiting family in Columbus, Ohio this weekend, I read with interest an article on the front page of the Dispatch. The article stated Daniel Jacobs, 58, could have received probation for the crash he caused while texting and driving on a busy interstate that killed a 16-year-old student driver, but …

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Sep 29

Why focus on cell phone distracted driving?

One question we hear often is “Why focus on cell phone distracted driving? There are so many other behaviors and distractions that are more dangerous for drivers.” It’s true. There are more dangerous behaviors that drivers can engage in while behind the wheel. However, three factors need to be considered: 1.)  Frequency: how often drivers …

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Sep 13

A reminder that no text is worth it

Written by Teresa Breen – JB’s mom My son, John Breen – JB as we called him, thought he was invincible. He was 23, a United States Marine and he was about ready to deploy to Afghanistan. He was willing to sacrifice his life for our country. It wasn’t war that took JB from us. …

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