Wrong-way driving can be stopped
Wrong-way drivers present an obvious danger to all motorists on our highways. While cities and states should work to improve signs and barriers and utilize ITS-based solutions to reduce or eliminate wrong-way accidents, public awareness along with social responsibility could be an effective way.
House Rules chairman refuses to hear texting ban on teenage drivers
Rep. Phil Lovas, R-Peoria, who chairs the House Rules Committee, confirmed today that he is refusing to give a hearing to a Senate-passed bill that would make the use of hand-held communication devices illegal for teens during the first six months they have a license.
Safety questions emerge as Ducey welcomes self-driving cars
Gov. Doug Ducey insisted Friday that public safety will not be compromised by his decision to allow Uber to test its self-driving vehicles on Arizona roads even before the state has adopted rules for their use.
Road Warriors: Fight over texting while driving heating up
In a recent automobile commercial, an actor carps about the perils of driving on America's roadways, describing the dangers of motoring next to a guy steering his vehicle with his knees while talking on his cellphone and eating a cheeseburger.