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NEWS: Appeals Court: Old Texting While Driving Law Not Enough

NEWS: Appeals Court: Old Texting While Driving Law Not Enough

  • By admin
  • November 8, 2013
  • Press Rep. Les Gara
  • appeals courtdrivingpressroad safetysafetytexting

2012 Gara-Thomas legislation prevents Alaska from being one of few states without prohibition

Alaska’s old law prohibiting the use of certain visual display screen devices while driving did not prohibit texting while driving, according to an Alaska Court of Appeals decision issued this week. The decision upholds Kenai Peninsula Magistrate Jennifer K. Wells’ action that called the law into question and inspired Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and former Representative Bill Thomas (R-Haines) to pass a law specifically outlawing texting while driving in Alaska.

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Committee Approves Bill to Restrict Minors’ Cell Phone Use While Driving

  • By admin
  • March 14, 2012March 16, 2012
  • Press
  • billcell phonesdrivingroad safety

Rep. Gardner: “It’s important we do what we can to keep teens focused on the road”

JUNEAU – Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed legislation by Rep. Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage) that would restrict minors from using their cell phones while behind the wheel.

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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Winter Driving Safety: Icy Roads Require Extra Caution

  • By admin
  • November 3, 2011November 4, 2011
  • Newsletters Rep. Chris Tuck
  • drivingroad safetywinter

Dear Neighbors,

Now that the snow has finally arrived, I thought I would take a moment to remind everyone that we should use extra caution over the next few weeks as we adjust to the new winter driving conditions. I have found the following list of winter driving tips provided by the American Automobile Association to be very informative, and I hope you will take a few moments to read them:

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