Cell phones and driving: A review of legislation, risk perception, and mitigation tactics

Date
2009
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IUPUI (Campus). Center for Criminal Justice Research
Abstract

This issue brief examines the effects of cell phone use on driving behavior and crash risk. Since Indiana only recently implemented a law banning drivers under age 18 from using a cell phone while driving, this brief concentrates on evaluations of the success of legislation in other states, including how varying levels of police enforcement and media publicity contribute to compliance.

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Cell phone, Distracted driving, Teen, Traffic safety
Cite As
http://www.policyinstitute.iu.edu/PubsPDFs/CellPhoneBrief_Final101409.pdf