A recent article from thecarconnection.com states that police officers may soon get their hands on technology that will allow them to determine whether drivers are texting while behind the wheel. This new technology, produced by a Virginia-based company called ComSonics, takes the form and shape of a handheld device that functions as both a radar … Read More »
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riding in a school bus is the safest way for your child to travel to and from school. However, as with any form of transportation, there is still some risk involved. Children should be especially careful in the “danger zone” – the area 10 feet behind, … Read More »
We see it all the time, and many of us are guilty of it ourselves. Whether it’s eating, using a phone, adjusting the radio, or using GPS, it’s distracted driving – and it’s dangerous in any form. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA), driver distraction has become a problem of epidemic … Read More »
After roughly five months since the ban on texting and driving was passed in Mt. Pleasant, zero tickets have been written in violation of the new law, according to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department. Similarly in Charleston, where a texting ban was passed in early October, only one citation has been given, according to municipal … Read More »
In early June 2014, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a long over-due ban on texting while driving. Shortly after, Governor Nikki Haley approved the ban, making South Carolina the 44 th state in America to ban texting for all drivers. For many, the new law is essential to protecting everyone from the dangers of … Read More »
For Greenville, South Carolina, April Fool’s Day isn’t all fun and games. This is because April 1 st is the day that a significant distracted driving ordinance takes effect. Under the ordinance – which you can read here – motorists will be prohibited from using hand held devices while driving anywhere in city limits. The … Read More »
Teen drivers face some of the highest risks when driving on public roads and highways, often because they lack experience behind the wheel. In addition to being novice drivers, teens are also prone to driving distracted. In fact, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) show that teens and young adults may … Read More »
Last week, the South Carolina House and Senate both took steps toward a distracted driving ban by passing two different bills. Because each bill is different, lawmakers must consider which bill, if any, will become a statewide law. The two bills propose the following: House Bill – The House bill creates a statewide texting and … Read More »
Earlier this year, South Carolina lawmakers passed legislation that bans texting while driving. After the law was approved by Governor Nikki Haley, a 180-day grace period was initiated to give drivers time to become familiar with the law. During the first 180 days the ban was in effect, authorities only issued warnings if they spotted … Read More »
Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of preventable auto collisions, injuries, and fatalities throughout the nation. Although any form of distracted driving can be dangerous and negligent, text messaging is considered the most alarming because it commands a driver’s visual, manual, and cognitive attention simultaneously. Because texting behind the wheel places others … Read More »
