Texas is one of only four states without a ban on texting while driving. Instead the individual counties and towns attempt to ban distracted driving by introducing their own legislation. The hope is that by banning the use of handheld devices while driving these towns…
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CellSlip allows drivers to keep phones on while driving, but block incoming communications
Many smartphone-addicted individuals cannot or will not turn their phones off when they are driving, knowing it is not a safe. A new invention, however, might diminish texting while driving, and help prevent distracted driving accidents. The invention is called CellSlip and its simplicity makes…
Are smartphone makers doing enough to prevent fatal accidents?
With the technology growth in the development of personal devices, an interesting question arises. Are smartphone makers doing enough to prevent fatal accidents? Just recently a lawsuit was launched against Apple after a fatal collision in which one of the drivers was texting while driving.…
Lawsuit alleges trucker drove recklessly
According to the statement of claim in this lawsuit, a Longview couple were left badly injured when a trucker, employed by a bottled water supply company, crashed into their vehicle. The suit alleges the company negligently entrusted a delivery truck to a reckless employee. It…
New App promotes “Don’t text and drive and save money in the process”
A new app provides a unique approach to the problem of texting and driving. In College Station, Texas the new app, that encourages its users to drive safely while saving money, is making headway. App creators say a driver is 23 times more likely to…
Passengers are just as distracting as e-devices
Many drivers understand that e-devices in cars are distracting and may also be deadly. However, according to studies done by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) talking to passengers in the vehicle is another major risk factor. Figures…
Local Texas governments pass texting while driving bans as no state law in place
College Station, Texas has taken a stand against texting while driving in light of the fact that there are no state laws in place in the state. Texas has so far not steadfastly brought in legislation to address texting while driving. Interestingly, the new ordinance…
Pokemon Go – The NextGen Cause of Distracted Driving
NextGen is typically referred to as the next generation behind the baby boomers – the kids that have it all and perhaps still really have nothing; the kids that have the tech and tools to be connected electronically at all times – good or bad.…
Alleged drunk driver ran red light, colliding with another vehicle, killing one
This drunk driving crash injured a 6-year-old boy and killed another driver, 22-year-old Javier Maya. It was 1:30 a.m. on a recent Monday morning when 27-year-old Nydia Pena ran a red light at Southwest Military Drive near Norma Street in San Antonio. She collided with…
Some Texas highways seem more deadly than others
Texas highway, better known as Texas 6, appears to have a reputation for being one of the deadliest roadways in the Bryan-College Station area. Is there any truth behind the hype, or is it the drivers that are deadly? According to local law enforcement and…
