News Topic: Driving

Wednesday September 30 2009

Distracted Drivers Kill 6,000 Last Year

U.S. Transportation Department Looking to Enact New Restrictions On Using Cell Phones While Driving.. more »
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By CBS/AP
Wednesday August 26 2009

Web Wednesday: Texting & Driving PSA Too Violent?

A public service announcement being shown in Britain is sending a real-life message about how dangerous it is to text and drive. more »
3:12 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by ickthus: blood on the highway!!!!!!!  that was it!!  lol those old films were good for a laugh but do you think it realy made a diffrence in stopping… 12 Responses »
Tuesday July 28 2009

Increased Risk

Study: Texts while driving even more dangerous more »
5:09 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: Well we already know what case the majority of wrecks…CELL PHONES AND ALCHOL. view »
Wednesday July 22 2009

Stay Alive, Just Drive

Florida to unveil new PR campaign to convince people not to drive and talk on their cell phone more »
6:10 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Bullett: It should be against the law in every state to do anything when your behind the wheel besides drive. People are getting dressed, grooming, discipling the… view »
Saturday July 04 2009

Alabama State Troopers Go All Out For The 4th

State Troopers are out in force this weekend. more »
10:44 PM
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday June 10 2009

Web Wednesday: Texting And Driving

Law enforcement officials say they're seeing more traffic accidents caused by people not paying attention. One thing that is taking drivers' eyes off the road is texting. more »
2:45 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by minimay87: Yeah well one good deterrent for parents could be to watch that show Nanny 911. I mean wow, the kids on their should be a warning to all parents that if… 24 Responses »
Wednesday March 25 2009

Lawmakers Ban Texting While Driving

A bill headed to Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour would ban new teenage drivers from sending text messages from behind the wheel. more »
10:48 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: BamaBob, here are my favorite “get off the phone” tricks Driving: Honk until they hang up. or Call 208-7211 and tell the dispatcher they are… 4 Responses »
Thursday February 05 2009

Should Texting While Driving Be Illegal?

RESULTS OF SCIENTIFIC STATEWIDE NEWS 5 SURVEY more »
1:08 PM
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By News 5-Survey USA
Comment by KxVicious: “What I do when I encounter an obvious texter is LAY ON MY HORN. After a few of those from different people, they may do it less.” I do that… 12 Responses »
Thursday January 29 2009

Texting Ban Supported By AL Lawmakers

Overwhelmingly, Alabama politicians say they'd like to see a ban on sending text messages behind the wheel. more »
10:17 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: *sigh* I give up. 28 Responses »
Tuesday October 28 2008

Caught on Camera: Suspected Drunk Driver

Investigators says suspected drunk driver slams into Foley police cruiser...terrifying accident caught on tape more »
6:06 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by Madcap: He probably just has bad knees. No need to worry. 2 Responses »
Monday July 28 2008

Finally Some Good News

Even if only a little, fuel prices have fallen. The question is for how long? more »
8:36 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by asda: Yeah it is going down until we see another Hurricane and then they will raise the cost to $4.50 a gallon. view »
Wednesday June 11 2008

How Hard Have You Been Hit By Economy?

Have high grocery and fuel prices caused you to cut back, eliminate vacation plans? Click to see our exclusive News 5/Survey USA poll. more »
9:28 AM
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By News 5/Survey USA
Comment by patti: whats up with the survey? doesent take a rocket scientist to know where we all stand..keeping in mind, as the economy plumets the crime rate sores! keepin… 1 Responses »
Monday May 26 2008

Gas Not The Only Rising Cost For Drivers

At just pennies away from $4 a gallon, gas prices have reached dramatic heights. But high fuel prices aren't the only car costs having consumers reaching deep into their pockets. more »
9:17 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by carl: You got to be kidding me! they haven’t dropped, they have taken precautions to see that they don’t either. The mandatory increase in Liability… view »
Monday May 05 2008

NFL Running Back Arrested

Texas authorities arrested Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson this weekend...they she he did not go peacefully. more »
7:35 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Wednesday April 23 2008

Alabama Has Low Drunken Driving Rate

A government report shows Alabama is among the states with the lowest rates for driving under the influence of illicit drugs within the past year. more »
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By Associated Press

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