Forbes magazine published a great article examining current distracted driving legislation in its online edition today. In "Worst States for Distracted Drivers," Hannah Elliot lists the states with the most stringent restrictions against cell phone use while driving - and which ones have the toughest sanctions for violations. Elliot writes, "The states on our list ban the use of handheld cellphones and ban text messaging while driving, either as a primary or secondary infraction." While Elliot acknowledges that cell phones are not the sole cause of in-car distractions, she states that they are the "worst culprits".
As part of the article, Elliot discusses the effectiveness of such anti-cell phone while driving legislation. She cites an IIHS report that found handheld use while driving in the District of Columbia was 43% lower than expected five years after the city implemented its ban. Conversely, New Hampshire has issued no tickets for distracted driving in the three months it has been on the books.
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Today, U.S. News and World Report showcased ZoomSafer's safe driving software in an excellent article on teen drivers and safety technology by Michelle Andrews. Andrews describes ZoomSafer as the ideal tool to help teenagers prevent distracted driving. ZoomSafer's innovative software detects when a user is driving and activates automatically, stopping the driver from giving in to the dangerous temptation to text, email, or dial while behind the wheel. Andrews notes that ZoomSafer is a simple, low-cost solution to the problem of distracted driving and suggests insurance companies may begin offering discounts to drivers who make use of it.
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Wyoming has become the 20th state to ban texting while driving, Land Line Magazine reports. Governor Dave Freudenthal signed the bill into law last Wednesday. Wyoming's law makes texting while driving a primary offense, meaning drivers can be pulled over for texting while driving alone. Violating the law carries a $75 fine.
Patented software for smart phones stops texting and emailing while driving
Reston, VA - ZoomSafer, the leading provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving, today announced the launch of the commercial version of its smartphone software for Windows Mobile devices.
ZoomSafer helps consumer and corporate motorists break some of their most dangerous driving habits. The simple-to-use software promotes responsible and legal use of mobile phones while driving and eliminates the dangerous temptation to text, email, or browse the web while driving.
"Our safe driving software is now available on more than 17 million BlackBerry and Windows Mobile smart phones in North America and we'll soon have support for Android phones as well," said ZoomSafer co-founder and CEO Matt Howard. "Our innovative and flexible solution addresses head-on the complexities of the distracted driving epidemic and we're dedicated to making ZoomSafer available on as many different phones as possible."
ZoomSafer's flexible solution provides families, mobile professionals and corporations the ability to define and enforce safe driving policies. Policy customizations include:
- Launch automatically or manually
- Restrict access to text, email, and web while driving
- Auto-reply to text, email, and missed phone calls
- Make and receive hands-free phone calls
- Manage inbound and outbound phone calls based on priority
- Enable or disable passenger-exit option
About ZoomSafer
For corporations, families and individuals, ZoomSafer is simple and inexpensive software that prevents motorists from texting and emailing and ensures safe, legal and hands-free use of mobile phones while driving. For more information, please visit www.zoomsafer.com.
