Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
A new report by the National Safety Council has found that if all 50 U.S. states instituted comprehensive phased-in driving laws, 2,000 lives could be saved, but some opponents say it’s discriminatory.
Friday, September 11th, 2009
We all know that texting while driving is dangerous, but in the near future it may be illegal in all states for all drivers in the nation. A new law was proposed in July that would require states to ban texting while driving for everyone, or risk losing 25 percent of their federal highway funding.
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Most people think that once they pass their driving test, they’ll never have to take another one. For drivers in Florida this won’t always be the case. A law was passed last month the will require drivers who have received three crash-related moving violations within a three year period to take a behind-the-wheel class and retake their driving test.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Texting and driving has been a hot topic in the news lately because many states are banning the habit. What you probably haven’t heard about is the danger of texting and walking, but it too can be hazardous to your health.
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Driving laws have changed for teens in Texas and these changes will affect both how you get your license and how you drive once you have it. This year’s legislative session brought about many improvements to teen driving laws, including driver education.
Monday, July 6th, 2009
Driver education is a very important part of learning how to drive. Unfortunately laws have allowed future license holders to slide by with minimal requirements to how much they know before getting behind the wheel. Not anymore. A new law has been passed that will require you to have more experience before getting your license.
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Do you think text messaging is addicting? The practice has become so commonplace in today’s culture that it is not surprising to find people texting while walking, driving, shopping or even while sitting in class.
Friday, May 22nd, 2009
On July 1, 2009 Indiana will be the 21st state to ban cell phone use for drivers that are younger than 18. The ban will include both talking and texting on a cell.
Friday, March 13th, 2009
Texas lawmakers are considering a new law that may change the way teens receive their driver’s license and the laws that govern how they will drive once they get it.