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Troubling Tidbits from San Diego Distracted Driving Survey

Posted on June 17, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

A troubling new survey revealed that 30 percent of all drivers in San Diego are regularly distracted when they are behind the wheel, according to EHS Today. The Adult Cell Phone Survey was composed of research conducted between February 8 and March 31 of 2013, and to say the results are disturbing would be an understatement. “In this study, we were looking for the distracted driving trends of adults with children and employees [in the car],” said Linda Hill, MD, MPH and clinical professor for the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine. “The results highlight the dangerous behavior of adults driving distracted, especially with children in the car, exposing both themselves and their children to increased risk for a crash. Moreover, employers should be aware that encouraging workers to initiate and receive calls while driving on the job is putting their employees at…
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Five Teens Killed in Newport Beach Car Accident

Posted on June 14, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

A tragic car accident in Newport Beach claimed the lives of five high school students on their way to the beach on May 28, according to Orange County Sheriff spokesperson Jim Amormino. The victims were high school students in the Irvine Unified School District, three girls and two boys, ages 16 and 17. The Infiniti sedan the teens were traveling in veered off the side of the road and hit a tree. Some witnesses speculated that speed was a factor, but officials have not released the cause of the accident. “There are simply no words to convey the sorrow felt by our students and staff, nor are there sufficient answers to explain the loss of five vibrant teenagers from our schools and this community,” said Irvine Unified School District Superintendent Terry Walker to the Huffington Post. “It was a horrific accident.” Teenagers are statistically at a higher risk for fatal…
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California Heavily Enforces Distracted Driving Month

Posted on June 10, 2013 by bonnicilawgroup

Law enforcement officials in California issued more than 57,000 citations for distracted driving in April, which was Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to KSEE 24 News. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) teamed up to target distracted drivers across the state. “The month of April is behind us, however, distracted driving awareness education and enforcement continues for law enforcement statewide,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Inattention while driving is a dangerous behavior with potentially deadly consequences. Motorists, especially parents with impressionable children in the vehicle, are strongly encouraged to practice safe, legal driving behaviors. Lives depend on it.” Experts recommend placing your phone in your trunk or glove box while you are driving. It is tempting to send a quick text message or even just read one at a stoplight—but it is a slippery slope. The distracted driving numbers are actually down about…
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