The Austin, Texas, City Council has approved a law banning the use of hand-held cellphones and many other portable electronic devices while driving. The Austin American-Statesman reports the city council approved the law on Aug. 28. It takes effect Jan. …
San Francisco-based , a provider of smartphone-based telematics products for the usage-based insurance market, has introduced its SmartUBI Platform, a complete insurance telematics platform which includes a smartphone usage-based insurance (UBI) application, and cloud based analytics and portals. Driveway’s SmartUBI …
The Oklahoma Senate has rejected a proposal that would have prevented teenagers from using cell phones while driving. The Senate voted 22-20 for the bill by Tulsa Republican Brian Crain, falling short of the 25 votes needed for passage. Senate …
North Dakota the 31st state to ban texting behind the wheel, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood who praised North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple for signing a new law banning the practice. The new law, which becomes effective August …
An Idaho House representative has proposed a bill to allow people to text and drive — as long as they’re not distracted. House Bill 141, proposed by Rep. Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridian, says no person operating a motor vehicle shall use …
