/tags/distracted-driving Distracted driving en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:05:12 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-05/ohios-new-distracted-driving-law-is-now-in-effect Ohio's new distracted driving law is now in effect and Ohioans who text while driving can face stiff fines and penalties. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:05:12 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-05/ohios-new-distracted-driving-law-is-now-in-effect Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-11-16/ohio-house-passes-bill-to-make-texting-and-driving-a-primary-offense The House bill on distracted driving would prohibit a person from using a phone while driving, with some exceptions. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:29:33 GMT /government-politics/2022-11-16/ohio-house-passes-bill-to-make-texting-and-driving-a-primary-offense Andy Chow /government-politics/2022-11-14/ohio-lawmakers-to-consider-distracted-driving-bill-in-house An Ohio House committee is preparing for a possible vote on a bill that would ban drivers from holding a phone while behind the wheel, with supporters saying the law could go a long way in preventing distracted driving. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:08:28 GMT /government-politics/2022-11-14/ohio-lawmakers-to-consider-distracted-driving-bill-in-house Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-06-11/new-dashboard-tracks-distracted-driving-crashes-in-ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says distracted driving is a big problem and to prove it, the agency is tracking those cases on a new public dashboard. It’s… Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:10:24 GMT /government-politics/2021-06-11/new-dashboard-tracks-distracted-driving-crashes-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-05-03/bill-would-ban-use-of-hand-held-phones-behind-the-wheel Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance reports its SmartRide mobile app showed drivers are taking their eyes off the road 13 times a day for up to six seconds… Mon, 03 May 2021 20:47:04 GMT /government-politics/2021-05-03/bill-would-ban-use-of-hand-held-phones-behind-the-wheel Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-12-26/light-hearted-road-signs-display-serious-messages If you’ve driven Ohio’s roads lately, you’ve probably noticed the big signs with cheeky sayings directed at drivers. Here's why you are likely to see more… Thu, 26 Dec 2019 19:11:42 GMT /government-politics/2019-12-26/light-hearted-road-signs-display-serious-messages Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-12-20/while-kids-watch-for-santa-highway-patrol-will-watch-for-distracted-drivers There has been an increase in the number of deaths on Ohio's roads due to distracted driving. At least 51 more people have died already this year. That's… Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:43:29 GMT /government-politics/2019-12-20/while-kids-watch-for-santa-highway-patrol-will-watch-for-distracted-drivers Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-12-02/lawmakers-consider-hiking-penalties-for-drivers-passing-school-buses State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would hike the penalties for passing a school bus as it’s picking up or dropping off kids. Audrey Napier’s… Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:16:27 GMT /government-politics/2019-12-02/lawmakers-consider-hiking-penalties-for-drivers-passing-school-buses Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-04-25/report-80-000-distracted-driving-crashes-in-ohio-in-last-five-years Those crashes killed at least 268 people and injured more than 3,000. Gov. Mike DeWine is fighting back with a panel to make some policy recommendations… Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:54:36 GMT /government-politics/2019-04-25/report-80-000-distracted-driving-crashes-in-ohio-in-last-five-years Karen Kasler