Arnie's wife in trouble over talking on phone while drivingOctober 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has landed in trouble after she was photographed talking on her cell phone while driving. Maria Shriver was caught on tape as she held a cell phone to her ear while driving a large SUV, possibly a Cadillac Escalade.
Photos show Maria Shriver talking on cell phone while driving, apparently violating state lawOctober 13th, 2009 Schwarzenegger to Shriver: Put down the cell phoneSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling out his wife, Maria Shriver, for apparently violating a state law he signed — holding her cell phone while driving.
Obama administration, Congress members looking to ban text messaging from the driver's seatOctober 1st, 2009 Gov't seeks ban on texting truckers, bus driversWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday it will seek to ban text messaging by interstate bus drivers and truckers and push states to pass their own laws against driving cars while distracted. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the administration also would move to put restrictions on cell phone use by rail operators, truck drivers and interstate bus drivers.
Obama administration to push for text messaging bans for truck and bus driversOctober 1st, 2009 Gov't seeks state anti-distracted driving lawsWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the Obama administration will pursue new federal rules that could ban text messaging by truck and interstate bus drivers and urge states to pass laws against distracted driving. LaHood noted that President Barack Obama signed an executive order late Wednesday banning all federal workers from texting while driving on government business, using government vehicles or government equipment.
Transportation chief signals goal should put the brakes on drivers texting behind the wheelOctober 1st, 2009 Stop sign ahead for texting while driving?WASHINGTON — Determined to stop people from texting while driving, the Obama administration plans a campaign similar to past government efforts to discourage drunken driving and encourage the use of seat belts. The administration planned to offer recommendations Thursday to address the growing safety risk of distracted drivers, especially the use of mobile devices to send messages from behind the wheel.
Missouri athletics department sells cell phones, complete with text messages and contactsSeptember 30th, 2009 Oops at Mizzou in cell phone saleCOLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri athletics department is changing its procedures after selling a box of old cell phones that included old text messages and contact numbers.
Transportation Department holds summit to find ways of curbing cell phone use by driversSeptember 30th, 2009 Administration takes aim at distracted drivingWASHINGTON — Driving while distracted is a growing peril in a nation reluctant to put down its cell phones and handheld devices even behind the wheel, the Obama administration declared on Wednesday. Officials said Congress and the public must team up to reduce the danger.
Oops, misdial! Mizzou sells coaches' cell phones without deleting text messages, contactsSeptember 30th, 2009 Oops! Mizzou sells phones without wiping memoryMike Bellman got more than he bargained for when he purchased a box of old cell phones from the University of Missouri athletics department. Bellman bought the cell phones earlier this year at a university surplus sale with the intent of reselling them for parts.
Auto industry group backs ban on handheld texting and cell phone use in carsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Auto industry supports ban on texting in carsWASHINGTON — An auto industry trade group says it supports a ban on texting and using hand-held cell phones while driving in advance of next week's major government summit on distracted driving. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers said Wednesday that using a hand-held device to text or make phone calls while driving represents a safety risk and it supports the ban.
Federal safety board says its employees can't text or talk on cell phones while drivingSeptember 8th, 2009 NTSB restricts employee cell-phone useWASHINGTON — The federal safety agency that investigates transportation accidents is banning texting and talking on cell phones by its employees while driving on government business. National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman said Tuesday she's adopting the policy because she wants her agency to follow the same safety practices it recommends for others.
Biden to attend funeral Mass for Eunice Kennedy Shriver in Hyannis, Mass.August 13th, 2009 Biden to attend service for Eunice Kennedy ShriverWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden plans to attend funeral services for Eunice Kennedy Shriver on Friday. White House officials said Thursday that the vice president would pay his respects to the founder of the Special Olympics, who died Tuesday at the age of 88.
Police: NY tow truck driver was texting and talking on 2 cell phones when he hit car, poolJuly 31st, 2009 Police: Texting, talking NY trucker hits car, poolLOCKPORT, N.Y. — Police say a western New York tow truck driver was texting on one cell phone while talking on another when he slammed into a car and crashed into a swimming pool.
Va. Tech Institute: Texting while driving much more dangerous than talking on cell phonesJuly 28th, 2009 Study: Texts while driving even more dangerousBLACKSBURG, Va. — Texting while driving increases the risk of a crash much more than previous studies have concluded with motorists taking their eyes off the road longer than they do when talking or listening on their cell phones, a safety research institute said Monday.
Report: Federal safety agency withheld research showing hazards of drivers using cell phonesJuly 21st, 2009 Report: Agency withheld distracted driver researchNEW YORK — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gathered hundreds of pages of research and warnings about the hazards of drivers using cell phones, but withheld the information from the public in part out of fear of angering Congress, a newspaper reported Monday. The former head of the traffic safety agency, Dr.
Bill requiring handsfree devices for drivers who use cell phones advancesApril 24th, 2009 Colo. Senate panel backs cell phone billDENVER — A bill requiring drivers to use handsfree devices while talking on cell phones is advancing at the state Capitol, but it could run into trouble later. The Senate Finance Committee backed the measure (House Bill 1094) in a 4-3 vote Thursday.
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