Previous posts have discussed the relationship between distracted drivers and catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. In an attempt to minimize one cause of distracted drivers, namely sending text messages while driving, Illinois Governor Quinn signed legislation, which takes effect on January 1, 2010, banning texting while driving throughout the state. The City of Chicago previously banned… Read More
CTA Bans Cell Phones and PDAs to Prevent Distracted Driver Accidents
An earlier post discussed the recent Virgina Tech study linking drivers distracted by cell phone usage to serious motor vehicle accidents. Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) took note by issuing new rules designed to prevent CTA drivers from being distracted by using cell phones or other personal electronic devices. The new rules are designed… Read More
