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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  As motorists prepare to hit the road for day trips and summer vacations, Verizon Wireless is joining forces with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and a number of other businesses to help promote safe driving through It Can Wait.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Toled police cannot confirm whether victim was texting at the time of the crash

Friday, March 01, 2013  Friday, March 1 marks the end of a grace period on Ohio’s texting-while-driving ban, which means officers can start handing out citations.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  While some states and cities have enacted bans on texting while driving, support for total cell phone bans in cars does not enjoy widespread support.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Transportation Secretary doles out the cash.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The "no texting while driving" bill makes texting behind the wheel illegal for motorists of all ages on a secondary enforcement basis.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The Bowling Green City Council introduced a proposed distracted driving ordinance for the city.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Texting while driving could soon cost Ohio drivers a pretty penny and teens their licenses.

Saturday, January 28, 2012  Unemployment benefits extended for 20,000 Ohio residents

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  The days of you being allowed to use your cell phone at any time while driving without criminal consequences could soon come to an end.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Daylong seminar included driving in a distracted driving simulator

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Residents in Wauseon may soon be typing "G2G" before they hit the road if the city council passes a ban on texting while driving.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  A bill that would ban texting for drivers in Ohio has cleared a state legislative panel.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  A group of Fremont students will continue their fight Wednesday to get Ohio lawmakers to ban texting while driving.