Texting while driving doubles driver reaction times, study finds, Austin American Statesman, October 5, 2011
Bill would change way state punishes first-time DWI offenders, Austin American Statesman, December 26, 2010
Occupant Restraint Use in 2009 – Results from the NOPUS Controlled Intersection Study, This NCSA report presents results from the 2009 NOPUS Controlled Intersection Study, which found that seat-belt use continued to be lower among 16- to 24-year-olds than other age groups.
An Analysis of the Significant Decline in Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2008, In 2008 there were 37,261 people killed in motor vehicle crashes, the lowest number since 1961. With a further large drop in fatalities projected for 2009, this would mean motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities will have reached a level not seen since the early 1950s. The purpose of this report is to examine the current decline in fatalities, not just in relation to recent trends, but also in relation to any long-term changes that may be occurring.
Lives Saved in 2009 by Restraint Use and Minimum-Drinking-Age Laws, In 2009, the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 12,713 lives. Seat belts have saved over 72,000 lives during the 5-year period from 2005 through 2009.
Motorcycle Helmets on NTSB's Most Wanted List, CNN November 16, 2010
Oprah show, January 15, 2010, Texting and Talking While Driving
Funeral home offers drunk drivers a free burial , AOL News, 12/30/2009
Woman's blood alcohol content topples state records, Rapid City Journal, 12/30/2009
Call to action on underage drinking
Foundation for alcohol responsibility launches inaugural
Teacher pleads guilty in connection with underage drinking party
MN court upholds ruling against traffic cameras
Bracelets keep tabs on alcohol intake (Houston Chronicle)
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