/tags/texting Texting en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:55:16 GMT /2018-08-22/even-as-cars-get-safer-traffic-fatalities-still-high The U.S. is on pace to record close to 40,000 roadway and highway deaths this year. But there is some evidence that drivers are texting less behind the wheel. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:55:16 GMT /2018-08-22/even-as-cars-get-safer-traffic-fatalities-still-high David Schaper /transportation/2014-07-02/austin-could-take-hands-on-approach-to-distracted-driving-by-banning-hands-free Austin already has a ban on texting behind the wheel, but phones these days are labeled "smart" for a reason � they can text, tweet, Snapchat and steer� Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:51:56 GMT /transportation/2014-07-02/austin-could-take-hands-on-approach-to-distracted-driving-by-banning-hands-free Joy Diaz /politics/2013-04-17/texting-ban-moves-to-house-floor A bill that would ban texting while driving in Texas is scheduled to be heard on the House floor today.The bill, filed by state Rep. Tom Craddick� Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:03:49 GMT /politics/2013-04-17/texting-ban-moves-to-house-floor Laura Rice /transportation/2013-02-11/will-a-texting-and-driving-ban-make-texas-roads-safer Texas lawmakers will try again this Legislative session to outlaw texting and driving. Lawmakers voted to criminalize texting while driving statewide in� Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2013-02-11/will-a-texting-and-driving-ban-make-texas-roads-safer Matt Largey /austin/2013-01-22/latest-driving-distraction-web-surfing-behind-the-wheel Drivers are all familiar with safety messages like "Don't Drink and Drive," or "Don't Text and Drive." And while those are two of the biggest risks to� Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:23:32 GMT /austin/2013-01-22/latest-driving-distraction-web-surfing-behind-the-wheel Filipa Rodrigues /health/2012-12-13/caution-walking-under-the-influence-of-mobile-devices Nearly a third of pedestrians crossing some of Seattle's most dangerous intersections were doing something distracting at the same time. People texting were four times more likely to cross the street without looking both ways. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:18:00 GMT /health/2012-12-13/caution-walking-under-the-influence-of-mobile-devices Scott Hensley /transportation/2012-10-12/austin-police-give-thumbs-down-to-texting-while-driving With woolly traffic expected this weekend, city officials are reminding Austin drivers that texting while driving is banned under city law.Texting while� Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:23:12 GMT /transportation/2012-10-12/austin-police-give-thumbs-down-to-texting-while-driving Kelly Connelly /education/2012-05-04/police-ramping-up-traffic-enforcement-around-schools The Austin Police Department is cracking down on traffic violations around schools.Today, APD announced an initiative to focus on drivers who speed or use� Fri, 04 May 2012 21:46:31 GMT /education/2012-05-04/police-ramping-up-traffic-enforcement-around-schools Laura Rice /austin/2012-05-02/is-austins-texting-ban-making-a-difference In Austin, it’s illegal to use your cell phone for anything other than phone calls while driving. That includes texting and surfing the internet. The ban� Wed, 02 May 2012 18:19:06 GMT /austin/2012-05-02/is-austins-texting-ban-making-a-difference Laura Rice