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Thursday, March 28, 2013  Starting today, Michigan teen drivers must “put their phone in park” while behind the wheel or risk getting a ticket.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Michigan is launching a public information campaign about a new law that takes effect this week that prohibits teen drivers from using a hand-held cellphone while behind the wheel.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

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.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Friday, October 12, 2012  A Monroe mother is dead after she was hit and killed by a distracted teenaged driver as the woman watched her daughter walk to the school bus Friday morning.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Teens now have the option of skipping the classroom and instead completing their driver's education online thanks to legislation signed by Gov. John Kasich last week.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

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

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Fewer Ohio teens are obtaining their driver's licenses, in a trend related to economic and other factors.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  AAA encourages the community to check out their annual safe teen driving seminar, where driver's education meets hands on learning and live presentations.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  A new study shows that graduated driver's license programs, such as what is in place in Ohio, are reducing the number of fatal teen accidents.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  General Motors announced Monday it could help parents keep a stricter tab on teen drivers with a new tracking system.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  The Ohio Statehouse recently prosposed a law that would require teens to learn CPR in order to get their driver's license. Applicants under 18 would have to show they passed a first-aid and CPR course before they could hit the road.

Monday, December 20, 2010  Nearly four-year-old restrictions on Ohio teen drivers get some of the credit for a drop in accidents on Ohio roads.