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Missouri’s Texting-While-Driving Law Seldom Enforced

St. Louis County issued only one texting-while-driving ticket in 2012 while statewide just 70 tickets were issued.

2013/05/08

The Aug. 26, 2011, accident near Mosby, Mo., which killed four people, appears to be the first fatal commercial aircraft accident investigated by the board in which texting has been implicated. (Photo by Phil Mislinski/Getty Images)

NTSB Probes First Fatal Commercial Air Crash Implicating Texting Pilot

Evidence gathered in an investigation of a fatal medical helicopter crash has raised questions about whether the pilot was distracted by personal text messages when he failed to refuel the helicopter before taking off and misjudged how far the aircraft could fly without more fuel.

2013/04/09

Adults Text More Than Teens While Behind the Wheel, Study Says

Survey sponsor AT&T is calling on employers to help end texting while driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.

2013/03/28

Mo. Texting While Driving Law Nabs Few Violators

The Columbia Missourian reports that an average of fewer than four people a month have received texting-while-driving tickets since the law was passed.

2013/02/25

Texting, Getty Images, photo by Frederic J. Brown

New Illinois System Will Text Crime Victims The Status of Offenders

The system provides notices that allow registered users to track an offender’s custody and court case status, including alerts when an offender is released.

2012/10/23

“No Texting Behind The Wheel” Message Driven Home In Metro East

5 second long glance at your phone at 55 mph covers length of football field.

2012/10/12

Teens Waiting Longer to get Driver’s License

Girls more than boys say they don’t feel ready to get behind the wheel.

2012/09/26

Police: More Texters Than Drunks On The Road

Texting while driving has been illegal in Illinois since 2010, but it’s prevalent.

2012/09/04

AT&T asks Americans to Stop Texting and Driving

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has declared it a “national epidemic.”

2012/08/16

“Domestic Texting” Is Hurtful For Relationships

When it comes to arguing with your significant other, don’t text.

2012/06/19

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