Louisiana enforcing new distracted driving law

Louisiana enforcing new distracted driving law

LOUISIANA, (KLFY) -- Starting August 1, Louisiana drivers will need to put their phones down—or face the consequences. House Bill 519, signed into law earlier this year, prohibits the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Supporters say it’s a long-overdue step to curb distracted driving, which has become a leading cause of fatal and serious-injury crashes both in Louisiana and nationwide. “It’s designed to prevent distracted driving,” said …

Ending the Cycle of Distracted Driving Among Teens

Distracted driving remains major contributor to road accidents especially among young drivers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) point out that teen drivers are more prone than older drivers to underestimate risky situations or not notice hazardous road conditions. Distracted driving involving teens is a situation where individuals are texting, eating, using applications, or switching music and are not focusing on the road. Th…