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Texting while driving ban passed

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Somehow, this managed to happen as everything else was going on at the end of the session. The Senate voted for a statewide ban on texting while driving Wednesday night, as an amendment added to another bill. Sen. Judith Zaffirini, … Continue reading →

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House passes texting while driving ban

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Put that phone down and drive. This is no LOL matter: Texting while driving could soon be prohibited statewide. The House preliminarily passed a bill [Thursday] that singles out “text-based communication” — texting, instant messaging or e-mailing — while driving … Continue reading →

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No more texting while driving in Seguin

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Add another city to the list of those that have banned the practice. Seguin has joined several area cities in banning texting and using applications on cell phones while driving. The new ordinance went into effect [last] Saturday, joining bans … Continue reading →

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Traffic deaths decline in Texas

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Those of you looking for silver linings in the economic slowdown, here’s one. In 2009, Texas saw a 12.1 percent decrease in the rate of traffic deaths, compared with a 9.7 percent drop nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic … Continue reading →

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The technical solution to texting while driving

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There’s nothing revolutionary about a device like this, but it could have a big effect. I s a teenager’s life worth $99.95? Is avoiding a lawsuit arising from unsafe driving practices by fleet drivers worth that investment? Rodney, Robbie and Rocky … Continue reading →

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San Antonio proposes texting-while-driving ban

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

It may wind up being a bit more than that. The days of eating double-bacon cheeseburgers, putting on makeup and sending text messages from behind the wheel could be numbered in the Alamo City. Police Chief William McManus on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Our teen drivers are better than yours

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Good news is always welcome. A new report by the Texas Transportation Institute found that the state’s rate of fatal teen crashes is dropping faster here than anywhere. Researchers looked at 37 states that put restrictions on teen drivers’ licenses … Continue reading →

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You kids hang up and drive!

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Some action on the cellphones and driving front. The House tonight tentatively approved a bill restricting teens’ use of cellphones until they’re 18 and overhauling driver’s ed requirements in Texas. The bill would require all new teen drivers to have … Continue reading →

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You kids hang up and drive!

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Some action on the cellphones and driving front. The House tonight tentatively approved a bill restricting teens’ use of cellphones until they’re 18 and overhauling driver’s ed requirements in Texas. The bill would require all new teen drivers to have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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On rudeness

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

John has a thoughtful post on the nature of rudeness and how he’s recently learned to deal with it. It’s good stuff, especially the bit on driving behavior. Check it out.

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