CDL

Washington’s Database on CDL License Holders

Washington wants to crack down on drug and alcohol offenders in the commercial driving industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to create a database with information on CDL license holders, including failed drug and alcohol tests, adulterated tests, substituted tests, test refusals and previous traffic tickets related to drugs and alcohol.

http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/02/25/65655.htm

 

Texting While Driving Stats

Texting While Driving Accidents Drastically Underreported

Texting while driving is an ever-increasing concern among safety experts. However, a new study by the National Safety Council revealed that this problem is actually much worse than it appears. While 50% of accidents were caused by drivers who admitted cell phone use, the official report showed very convincing evidence that cell phone-related accidents were vastly underreported.

The under-reporting of fatal accidents caused by cell phones.
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