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New York City has banned the use of hands-free phone devices by city fleet drivers, except for emergency responders. The city concluded that the use of hands-free devices can lead to equally dangerous levels of distraction as non-hands free devices.
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The Oregon State Police (OSP) has started using 40 new unmarked patrol cars in an effort to curb distracted driving, the agency announced at an event kicking off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Driver safety policies and programs can help reduce collisions, saving lives and public funds. Here’s how public agencies have created, implemented, and spread the word about driver safety policies.
Read More →The Iowa Department of Transportation is deploying a new technology that will disable motor vehicle enforcement officers' in-vehicle laptops when the vehicles reach 15 mph.
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While many laws are in place to prevent on-road collisions, driver distraction — caused by everything from eating to mobile device usage — still remains a weighty Concern within fleets. However, reviewing current trends and tips can help fleets gain a better understanding in order to help mitigate the problem.
Read More →Telogis can now help mobile enterprises better manage their risk related to mobile device usage while driving. The solution helps drivers resist the temptation to use mobile phones, laptops or tablets while their vehicles are in-motion by blocking access to apps and text messaging.
Read More →ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta’s council approved an ordinance that prohibits City employees from using a cell phone while driving. The ban applies to employees driving City-owned vehicles and extends to the use of personal vehicles for City business.
Read More →WATERFORD, WI - Runzheimer International and ZoomSafer announced the availability of ZoomSafer’s FleetSafer Vision and FleetSafer Mobile safe driving solutions through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule program.
Read More →CARSON CITY, NV - Nevada state employees can no longer send text messages while operating state-owned vehicles under a resolution approved Nov. 8 by the state Board of Examiners. The policy does not apply to public safety officers.
Read More →FORT MYERS, FL - Lee County's cell phone policy may be changed to prevent phone or electronic device use while operating a County vehicle or piece of equipment. The proposed changes would also affect workers using personal vehicles for County business.
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