(And Some Who Do Anyway)
(Washington Post) — In a region long dominated by solo drives to work, more Washington area residents are abandoning their cars and taking public transportation to work, according to new census data that reveal a noticeable shift in commuting patterns over the past five years. Only New Yorkers take the subway to work more than Washingtonians […]
(Gazette) — Beginning Friday, it will be against the law to drive with one hand on the phone and the other on the wheel. The state’s ban on using hand-held telephones while driving begins Oct. 1. Under the law, police may cite a driver for illegal use of a hand-held phone only if they first […]
(Chicago Sun Times) — The Illinois Supreme Court says it’s constitutional to punish underage drinkers by taking away their driver’s license, even when the offense has no connection to driving. The court ruled Thursday that Illinois lawmakers made a reasonable link when they decided to use driver’s licenses as punishment for underage drinking. The court says […]
(Atlanta Journal Constitution) — After signing a water conservation bill on Tuesday, Gov. Sonny Perdue explained why he might veto SB 360, a bill that would ban adult drivers from texting while at the wheel. Read More…