Quantcast
breaking news

How do the states deal with this problem?

Updated: May 8, 2012

Responses vary by state. Many states have laws banning certain type of distractions. Cell phone use has many restrictions, and it depends on each State's law.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

Are there any federal laws regarding distractions in cars?...

What, if anything, is NHTSA doing to try to combat this problem?...

Is talking on a cell phone any worse than having a conversation with someone in the car?...

Is it safe to use hands-free (headset, speakerphone, or other device) cell phones while driving?...

Who are the offenders and how great a problem is this?...

Why do people do it?...

What is distracted driving?...

 
Mission Statement

Did you know that over 5,000 people die each year from distracted driving in the United States alone?

Did you also know that studies show that texting while driving impairs a driver in the same manner as being legally intoxicated?

That's why KSNF, KODE, and Fourstateshomepage.com are teaming up with Hershewe Law Firm, First Missouri Insurance, Freeman Health System, and McDonald County Telephone to bring you Four States No Text Zone! This is a new program meant to do one thing: get all drivers in the four state area to pledge to never text while driving.

Help us put the brakes on texting and driving. Click below and sign the pledge, visit any of our sponsors to pick up your thumb band, and then follow through on your word. We're all counting on you.

 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Fourstateshomepage.com
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved