Week of September 23, 2019
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Bradshaw: Time To Put An End To Distracted Driving
The Roanoke Times3,166. That’s how many Americans died due to distracted driving in 2017. 3,166 families were left without a father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister. 3,166 people that would still be with us today if drivers were more focused on the road than their cellphone, food, radio or other distractions.
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Victim Identified In Deadly I-64 Crash, One Person Arrested
WTVQ 36State police say the crash happened Saturday, September 29 just before 6 p.m. near mile marker 58. Troopers say this was a result of distracted driving.
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Summit On Distracted Driving Focuses On Challenging Problem
WDBJ7The pain is still fresh for Christina Dempsey, six years after her sister and niece were killed in a crash caused by a distracted driver. "I just want to look at somebody and say, what if this was your child," Dempsey told the audience. "What if this was your sister?"
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5 Tips To Make Your Holiday Road Trip Safer
The News WheelThe holiday season is coming at us fast, which means it’s time to make plans to celebrate the special time with family and friends. If your plans include a long road trip, consider these tips before you pull out of the driveway. It will make your journey safer for everyone and make sure everything is merry and bright.
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Fleet LatAm Conference Kicks Off In Mexico City
Global FleetFleet LatAm Conference 2019 has kicked off in Mexico City, the first event in Latin America specifically focused on bringing together Fleet & Mobility leaders with an international scope.
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Spotsylvania Supervisor Wants County To Consider Red Light Cameras
The Free Lance StarAs the Board of Supervisors was approving the school bus cameras at last week’s meeting, Chris Yakabouski noted his interest in red-light cameras and suggested the county look into them. The cameras are aimed at decreasing red-light running, something traffic officials and safety advocates consider a serious problem.
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Distracted Driving Needs To Be As Socially Unacceptable As Drinking And Driving
Cision Newswire"It's not just the drivers who are at risk, distracted driving has deadly impacts on passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users", says Robyn Robertson, President and Chief Executive Officer of TIRF.
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Penn Study Links Teenage Driving Crashes To Brain Development
The Daily PennsylvanianA recent Penn study has linked teenage driving accidents to the rate of brain development in adolescents. The results suggest that teenagers with slower working memory growth are more likely to be involved in accidents.