The present study attempts to explore the association of drivers' risk perception towards
phone usage as well as other everyday distractions (operating a music player and eating …

Legal intervention to influence individual health behavior has increased dramatically since
the 1960s. This article describes the rise of law as a tool of public health and the scientific …

Abstract Background Road Traffic injuries (RTI) are among the top ten leading causes of
death in the world resulting in 1.35 million deaths every year, about 93% of which occur in …

Almost all US states have laws limiting drivers' cellphone use. The evidence suggests that
all-driver bans on hand-held phone conversations have resulted in long-term reductions in …

Driver visual distraction due to the prevalence of mobile phone engagement has become a
major safety concern for transport authorities worldwide. Despite long-term efforts to prevent …

Abstract On July 1st, 2008, California enacted a ban on hand-held cell phone use while
driving. Using California Highway Patrol panel accident data for California freeways from …

Although text messaging while driving is illegal in Spain previous research has shown that a
substantial proportion of drivers, particularly young drivers, engage in this risky behaviour …

With the increased use of electronic devices, distracted driving is assumed to be one of the
main causes of crashes. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has demonstrated …

Cellphone use while driving is an increasingly serious threat for traffic safety and is
prohibited in many jurisdictions. In California, the use of handheld cellphones while driving …

In response to concerns that distracted driving due to cell phone use has become a threat to
roadway safety, many states have passed laws that prohibit drivers from texting and talking …