subject: Obama Administration Sends Strong Message Against Texting While Driving [print this page] Obama Administration Sends Strong Message Against Texting While Driving
Safety advocates are watching developments in our nation's capital with keen interest. Just as firmer government regulation of drunk driving, seat-belt and motorcycle-helmet use started at the grass roots, it appears that the federal government is poised to take meaningful action to curb death and injury caused by drivers distracted by texting.