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LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, in a speech to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, American Trucking Associations Vice Chairman Phil Byrd thanked law enforcement agencies for what they do, and also said they must do more to focus on the unsafe behavior of drivers, both commercial and non-commercial, in order to achieve the safety gains everyone desires. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO) "About 90% of crashes are the...
AT&T Texting Simulator to Make Stops Across the Garden State TRENTON, N.J., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a nationwide campaign to discourage texting while driving, AT&T's special, in-vehicle texting simulator will make several stops across New Jersey. The ongoing public service campaign, "It Can Wait," was launched by AT&T to address a dangerous practice that puts millions of Americans at risk: texting while driving. (Logo:...
Following an article about a California court's ruling that checking maps on your phone while driving violates the state’s distracted driving law, Texting Awareness Foundation releases a statement. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 On April 19, 2013, Texting Awareness Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to spreading awareness of the dangers of texting and driving, releases a statement following a Mashable article by Emily Price regarding a court ruling in California...
AT&T Simulator Event at Cadet Achievement Awards Celebration Encourages Students and Parents to Pledge Not to Text and Drive CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Local elected officials, educators and veterans joined AT&T* today at the annual Cadet Achievement Awards to urge the students to be positive role models in combating a dangerous practice that puts millions of Americans at risk: texting while driving. (Logo:...
Nationwide survey reveals distracted driving behaviors becoming socially unacceptable among young drivers; scholarship contest continues to encourage responsible driving NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The frequency of anti-texting campaigns over recent years has demonstrated the risks of distracted driving for young drivers, and according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas, Inc., taking those risks behind the wheel is becoming...
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the launch of its new moving fraud prevention campaign to inform consumers about how to spot the "red flags" of fraudulent or dishonest movers. The "Protect Your Move" campaign (www.protectyourmove.gov) seeks to give the nearly 35 million Americans who move each year the information they need to protect themselves from...
EMERSON, Iowa, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chat Mobility joined forces with Nashville Recording Artist, Rachel Holder, this week to promote driving safety utilizing video and audio Public Service Announcements (PSAs). The No Texting & Driving campaign is a reminder for drivers to be safe, pay attention while driving, and not be distracted by texting or other activities that might take the focus off driving. While visiting local high schools throughout Iowa, Rachel asked...
AT&T Driving Simulator Event at Legislature Encourages Students and Adults to Pledge Not to Text and Drive RALEIGH, N.C., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Legislative leaders and educators joined AT&T* today at the General Assembly to raise awareness of a dangerous practice that puts millions of Americans at risk: texting while driving. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) "Long ago, North Carolina was dubbed 'the good roads state'," said Speaker of the...
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary for Administration Bradley L. Mallory today joined local farmers and officials from the state Department of Agriculture, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) to highlight Rural Roads Safety Week, which runs through April 19. The event was held at the Furnace Hill Farm in Lebanon to educate motorists about the importance of driving safely around farm equipment...
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What could set you back more than $10,000, put you in prison for up to a year, cause you to drive the length of an entire football field basically blindfolded, and increase your insurance rates by around 10 percent in some states? Using your phone to read and send text messages while driving. But in some states, the penalties for using your phone while driving are much more serious than in others. In a new study looking at...
Latest Road safety Reference Libraries
Traffic cones, which also have many other names, are cone shaped markers used primarily to redirect traffic in a safe manner. They are used to create separation or merge lanes during construction although more permanent markers are used if the diversion is to stay in place for a long period of time. Charles P. Rudebaker invented the traffic cone in 1914. His version was made of concrete although now the cones are usually made of a brightly-colored thermoplastic or rubber. The cones are...
