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Chambersburg, PA—One local mother is concerned and doing something about teen texting while driving. When Pamela Rajtik learned of the statistics that 40 percent of young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 have been in a car while the driver was texting and driving, she thought, “someone should do something about this.” As the mother of teens, she was more than just a little concerned. After waiting and learning, researching and taking notes, and talking with other parents, Pamela has started a new non-profit organization to help educate kids about the dangers of texting while driving.

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photo credit: Texting While Driving

Cell phone distraction is still a major contributor to auto accidents. According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million accidents a year are caused by cell phone use. The Christian Science Monitor reports that 1.4 million crashes are caused by people talking on their cell phones, while conservatively estimated, there are another 200,000 caused by people texting while driving. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: CHP Zero Tolerance Day

California Highway Patrol officers cited 216 motorists on February 8th for violating California cell phone laws. 52 verbal warnings were issued and two motorists were arrested for DUIs while being stopped for cell phone violations. February 8th was designated “Zero Tolerance Day” by the CHP. Last year the Zero Tolerance period was for 2 days, with 588 citations. That doesn’t seem like a lot if you consider how large the state of California is and how many drivers there are. Read the rest of this entry »

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The U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation) clamps down on truckers and bus drivers. Commercial drivers now face a fine of up to $2,500 for texting or using hand held cell phones while driving. Read the rest of this entry »