9 States Fight Distracted Driving Epidemic with Tougher Laws in 2017
PCI Offers Roadmap to Safer Roads; Fewer Distracted Driving Accidents, Injuries and DeathsCHICAGO — As auto accidents and fatalities increase on America’s roads, 9 states enacted laws and three states have legislation on the governor’s desk to combat distracted driving by strengthening enforcement, increasing penalties and fines, and focusing on education and awareness efforts – particularly for teens, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). “Even though most states have put in place laws that restrict texting while driving, more action is needed to