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New Jersey Drivers: ban cell phones even if it won’t make roads safer

Drivers New Jersey are used to being the butt of innumerable jokes on topics ranging from their often colorful hand gestures to their overcrowded, nightmarishly confusing Turnpike. New Jersey drivers recently lowered the bar once again by demonstrating an incredibly schizophrenic view of vehicle & traffic law enforcement.  According to the Press of Atlantic City, a AAA-sponsored poll revealed “[New Jersey drivers] support a new state law making it a primary offense to use cell phones while driving, even though they don’t believe it will make it safer to drive on New Jersey roads.” There are also some views on traffic cameras and snow/ice removal that were captured in the AAA study.

Cell phones, traffic linked

According to a new study by the University of Utah, drivers on cell phones are clogging up traffic.  Motorists on cell phones drive slower, pass less often, and take longer to complete their trips, according to the study released Wednesday by psychology professor Dave Strayer.

Cell phones, traffic linked

AAA: 51% of Colorado Teens Text While Driving

A little more than half of Colorado teenagers admitted to sending or receiving text messages while driving when surveyed online by AAA Colorado over 30 days earlier this fall, the automobile club said Tuesday.

AAA: 51% of Colorado Teens Text While Driving

N.H. lawmaker wants to ban texting while driving

A New Hampshire lawmaker wants the Legislature to send drivers a clear message: stop sending text messages while driving!

N.H. lawmaker wants to ban texting while driving

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