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What is Distracted Driving?Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of an accident.
There are three main types of distraction:Visual — taking your eyes off the road Manual — taking your hands off the wheel Cognitive — taking your mind off what you’re doing
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Distracting Activities Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Putting on makeup Using a cell phone Reading, including a
navigation system Watching a video Changing the radio
station, CD, or Mp3 player.
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The Washington State Patrol announced that hand held cell phone use while driving and failure to use a hands-free device became a primary traffic offense on July 1, 2008. The fine for the violation is $124. RCW 46.61.667
Washington State law on cell phone use while driving
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Is it legal to use a navigation program on an cell phone?A: It is as long as it's permanently affixed to their vehicle. If the phone is in a driver's hand while the GPS is being used – the likely scenario for most people – it's against the law, troopers say.People will likely argue what "permanently affixed" means. Bottom line, troopers don't want drivers to be looking at GPS devices in their hand while driving.
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The Washington State Patrol announced that texting while driving and failure to use a hands-free device became a primary traffic offense on June 10, 2010. The fine for the violation is $124. RCW 46.61.668
Does using a GPS device violate the texting while driving law?A: RCW 46.61.668 states drivers can use a GPS or navigation device if it's "permanently affixed to the vehicle.“ That means if the GPS device is not affixed to the vehicle, driver's can get a $124 ticket.
Washington State law ontexting while driving
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Cell Phones - Alternatives and ExceptionsHands Free Alternatives
Bluetooth Voice-activated and speed dialing Push-to-Talk devices (radio)
Voice mail and Caller ID answer caller until getting to safe destination
Exceptions: Emergencies – calling law enforcement for assistance Reporting road hazards to the authorities Notifying the authorities of erratic driver - 911
Before using for emergency, determine if the call can be made safely.
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Videos
7. The Last Word
4. Why Cell Phones are a Distraction
1. Understanding Cognitive Distraction 2. The Myth Behind Multitasking 3. Conversation With Passengers
5. When Tragedy Hits Home6. A Nurses Perspective
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Thank you for your time and if you have additional questions please contact
Rick Means at Retail Association Services; 360.943.9198 ext18
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