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Jan

Locals Push for Teen Driving Safety Awareness

January 15, 2008

Teen driving safety was the topic of concern during a meeting at an Alabama high school today. Parents and state officials gathered to discuss the possible ways to keep teen drivers focused and to help prevent Alabama auto accidents.

One of the most talked about ideas is to ban cell phone use by drivers who are younger than 18 and to require every passenger to wear a seat belt. According to state officials, Alabama needs to greatly increase measures to prevent teen driving fatalities resulting from Alabama car crashes.

Currently, the state requires 16-year-olds from driving after midnight and limits them from carrying more than four passengers, not counting parents or guardians. A current proposal asks that a 10 p.m. curfew be placed on teen drivers and limit passengers to one as well.

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http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1200388508273030.xml&coll=2

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11
Jan

Bill to Ban Teen Cell-Phone Use While Driving

January 11, 2008

Local lawmakers are in the process of creating a bill that would ban cell-phone use by drivers under age 18.

Generally, young drivers—ages 16 to 20—have little driving experience and are easily distracted. According to a recent study, young drivers were involved in almost 20% of Alabama auto accidents in 2005. Lawmakers are using statistics like these to reinforce their stand on why this bill is so important.

The bill also seeks to add restrictions to the graduated driver’s license law that was passed in 2002.

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http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1200043004134600.xml&coll=2&thispage=2

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31
Dec

Sewage spill could cause Alabama environmental injuries

December 31, 2007

A Sunday sewage spill was reported by the Baldwin County Health Department, warning of potential Alabama environmental injuries, according to the Press-Register.

The health department received a report from North Baldwin Utilities notifying them of the spill. An unknown amount of sewage was being discharged into a nearby creek after a mechanical problem and heavy rainfall.

Residents are urged to exercise caution to avoid Alabama environmental injuries when using the creek for recreation and to cook any fish or seafood caught nearby thoroughly and to wash hands after handling it.

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http://blog.al.com/live/2007/12/sewage_spill_reported_in_north.html

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Dec

Alabama auto accident deaths at four-year low

December 28, 2007

Fatal Alabama auto accidents were at a four-year low with only four days left in the year, according to The Birmingham News. Gov. Bob Riley implored Alabama residents to ride home safely New Year’s Eve with a sober driver to avoid deadly auto accidents.

From the first of the year through Dec. 26, there were 758 Alabama car accident deaths, down 61 from 2006, according to the Alabama Department of Public Safety. Over the New Year’s weekend, checkpoints and extra patrols will be set up in an attempt to keep the number of auto accidents down and ensure the safety of Alabama drivers.

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http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/119883338240690.xml&coll=2

Popularity: 16% [?]

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