Battle Continues to End Distracted Driving

The Maryland State Police say that while the number of driving deaths–including those caused by distracted driving like texting–is down, the battle continues to eliminate the problem of distracted driving because the price is still much too high.

Texting Dangers- Students test drive distracted driving

GLEN BURNIE- Some local residents find out first-hand about the dangers of texting and driving. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and AT&T held an event featuring a distracted driving simulation for students. The event is part of the “It Can Wait” campaign, persuading people to ignore the text and focus on the road.

Maryland’s Texting Ban Excludes Voice Command Texts

Driving and texting while using voice recognition technology on smart phones is legal in Maryland, according to an advice letter from the Office of the Attorney General.