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We are all living in an age of networked information. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, smartphones and public internet access are making the world smaller every day. Unfortunately, in some instances all this information can distract us from the important things, such as focusing on driving. And no one agrees with this more than U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood:
- U.s. Regulators Declare War To In-car Facebook And Twitter
U.S. regulators are urging automakers to limit distractions from the use of Facebook and Twitter through in-car infotainment systems. In non-binding guidelines, the Transportation Department asked automakers to block the use of social media sites and...
- Nhtsa Says It Uses Various Forms Of Social Media To Discover Defects In Vehicles
Usually agencies such as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) find out about vehicle issues when the manufacturer or owners who have experienced trouble report to them. Now, an agency spokeswoman acknowledged that Twitter, Facebook,...
- North Carolina’s Chapel Hill Is The First U.s. Town To Ban Hands-free Cell Phones While Driving
The issue of distracted driving is hotly debated in the U.S., with Transport Secretary Ray LaHood pushing to reduce activities behind the wheel that may lead to an accident. It's a fair point and that’s why, so far, 35 states and the District...
- Disconnecting People: Ntsb Push To Ban All In-car Cellphone Use May Hurt Automakers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) and the U.S secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, are both trying to reduce road accidents caused by distracted driving. So far, their efforts have resulted in 35 states, and the District of...
- Judge Rules In Favor Of Bmw Dealer Who Fired Employee Over Facebook Posts
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are a boon as long as you make judicious use of them. Apparently, Robert Becker, an employee at a Lake Bluff BMW dealership crossed the line and the consequences were dire. Becker posted comments and pictures...
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U.S. Government Focusing in on Web Gadgets that Distract Drivers
We are all living in an age of networked information. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, smartphones and public internet access are making the world smaller every day. Unfortunately, in some instances all this information can distract us from the important things, such as focusing on driving. And no one agrees with this more than U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood:
“We know people are hooked on cellphones and texting devices. But there's absolutely no reason for any person to download their Facebook into the car. It's not necessary. "
Read more »- U.s. Regulators Declare War To In-car Facebook And Twitter
U.S. regulators are urging automakers to limit distractions from the use of Facebook and Twitter through in-car infotainment systems. In non-binding guidelines, the Transportation Department asked automakers to block the use of social media sites and...
- Nhtsa Says It Uses Various Forms Of Social Media To Discover Defects In Vehicles
Usually agencies such as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) find out about vehicle issues when the manufacturer or owners who have experienced trouble report to them. Now, an agency spokeswoman acknowledged that Twitter, Facebook,...
- North Carolina’s Chapel Hill Is The First U.s. Town To Ban Hands-free Cell Phones While Driving
The issue of distracted driving is hotly debated in the U.S., with Transport Secretary Ray LaHood pushing to reduce activities behind the wheel that may lead to an accident. It's a fair point and that’s why, so far, 35 states and the District...
- Disconnecting People: Ntsb Push To Ban All In-car Cellphone Use May Hurt Automakers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) and the U.S secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, are both trying to reduce road accidents caused by distracted driving. So far, their efforts have resulted in 35 states, and the District of...
- Judge Rules In Favor Of Bmw Dealer Who Fired Employee Over Facebook Posts
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are a boon as long as you make judicious use of them. Apparently, Robert Becker, an employee at a Lake Bluff BMW dealership crossed the line and the consequences were dire. Becker posted comments and pictures...