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New York officially bans texting while driving

by Robert Nelson on Nov 2, 2009 at 07:04 AM

New York State has just added a new law that further bans the use of cell phones while driving. Effective immediately, drivers can no longer text while driving and if they are caught doing so they face a fine of up to $150. While a great law, for me this… Continue Reading »

So you think you can text while driving?  A new game tests your abilities

by Jodie Andrefski on Jul 21, 2009 at 03:13 PM

We see people doing it all the time.  Texting or talking on the phone while driving in their car.  The reality is, this is a very dangerous combination.  The New York Times put together a game having you test out that combo.  When you play the game, you have to… Continue Reading »

Texting while driving worse than drunk driving?

by Shawn Ingram on Jun 26, 2009 at 05:18 PM

Chances are most of us have probably experienced being in the car while the driver is texting or responding to an email.  If you have yet to experience it, let me tell you it can lead to some scary moments.  Now there’s a study that can help cement those fears… Continue Reading »

NYPD give out over 9,000 “driving while using a cell phone” tickets during one-day campaign

by Robert Nelson on Mar 19, 2009 at 07:18 AM

In an effort to drive home the point that you are not allowed to talk on a cell phone while driving in New York, the NYPD recently held a one-day event that gave tickets to 9,016 motorists. Not bad for a one day event, but this goes to show that… Continue Reading »

SayType lets you text without touching

by JG Mason on Dec 31, 2008 at 05:30 PM

We love to text.  We love to email.  We love to do this all the time, even when driving.  A new company hopes we come to our senses and pay for their services to translate our voice to text.  Am I the only one pessimistic about this? The premise is… Continue Reading »

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