Jul 20 2012
Distracted driving, specifically texting while driving, increases the risk of getting into an accident by 23%, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As reported by Distraction.gov, drivers below the age of 20 have the largest proportion of distracted driving. To help end the temptation to use a cell phone for talking or texting …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.themainejournal.com/end-distracted-driving-stow-before-you-go/
May 27 2012
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine – Maine teen driving laws may be changing to prevent distracted driving. Recently, The Maine Journal shared a video about teen driving laws, which could possibly be changing soon, in the state of Maine. After sharing the video, a poll was created to find out what the public thinks of the proposal to …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.themainejournal.com/proposed-changes-to-maine-teen-driving-laws-receives-feedback/
May 20 2012
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine – Secretary of State, Charles Summers wants the legislature to draft new laws for teen drivers by next session. This could have an affect on teens, which are planning to take driver’s education or get their license next year. Among the changes Summers would like to see is that the length of time …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.themainejournal.com/teen-driving-laws-as-new-laws-are-considered-what-changes-do-you-support/
May 15 2012
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Maine is examining Secretary of State Charles Summers’ proposed new rules for young drivers. The proposal is in the wake of 12 fatalities that resulted from eight crashes, in less than two months, where drivers were between the ages of 16-24. Summers believes that teens need more time during the learning phase …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.themainejournal.com/teen-distracted-driving-deaths-increase-maine-considers-new-laws-for-teen-drivers/
May 06 2012
The following article examines young drivers and the laws that are currently evolving in Maine, which affect teens and penalize distracted drivers. According to recent reports, texting while driving now brings a heavier fine in the state of Maine. Maine’s Secretary of State Charles Summers wants the upcoming legislation to consider other changes that will …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.themainejournal.com/maine-considers-new-laws-for-young-drivers/
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