‘I will fight for change’: Advocates weigh in on law banning phones while driving, effective now By ALLI SATTERFIELD | Staff writer | Jun 5, 2026 Senate Bill 37 goes into effect Friday, meaning Pennsylvania drivers can be fined $50 for any use of a handheld electronic device, and advocates with Lancaster ties are […]
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School’s Out—Now What? No alarms. No classes. No homework. Just longer days, later nights, and a whole lot more freedom. Summer hits differently. And for a lot of teens, it’s a tasty treat of independence. Here’s the Part No One Likes to Talk About Summer is also one of the most dangerous times of the
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By Tom Walogorsky SOMERS, N.Y. – Students and families at Somers High School received a powerful and emotional lesson in the dangers of distracted driving during the annual “Hang Up and Drive” presentation on April 14. Organized by the Somers High School PTSA, the program brought together students from the Class of 2027 and Class
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The school year begins long before the first bell rings. For many students, the journey to school—whether on foot, by bike, on a bus, or in a car—is the first and last chapter of every day. That’s why back-to-school safety is more than a checklist. It’s prevention in action. Pedestrian Safety Phones down, heads up.
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Every August, the United Kingdom observes National Road Victim Month – a time to remember those who have lost their lives or been forever changed by traffic crashes. The campaign is deeply personal and deeply powerful. It began in memory of Princess Diana, who was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris on August
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This featured blog for the month of June was written by one of the newest speakers in the Drive to Save Lives prevention speakers network, Tammy McGee. Tammy’s speaker page is coming soon! Meet Tammy McGee: The Voice That Saves Lives On October 26, 2019, my world changed forever. My only son, Conner—lovingly known as
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This featured blog is written by Drive to Save Lives speakers, Jacy Good and Steve Johnson. In this blog, Jacy shares her powerful story of loss, resilience, and advocacy to highlight the life-altering consequences of distracted driving and inspire change. Meet Jacy & Steve April is distracted driving awareness month. But for people like me,
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Distracted driving is an epidemic—one that claims lives every single day. This April, the Drive to Save Lives network is honored to feature speakers Jacy Good and Steve Johnson, champions of the Hang Up and Drive initiative. Their personal stories of loss and resilience inspire meaningful change. How Schools Can Engage: Host an Assembly or
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As we usher in the new year, January brings a crucial reminder to reduce distracted driving and prioritize safety for everyone on the road, especially our passengers. National Passenger Safety Week, observed from January 22-28, 2025, is dedicated to promoting awareness and practices that ensure the well-being of all vehicle occupants. Passenger safety is often
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Safe driving presentation Tuesday, November 12, 2024Jill Bock, Standard Democrat Cara Filler speaks to students at New Madrid County Central High School on Friday, Nov. 8, as part of a presentation on safe driving sponsored by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Filler talked about the dangers of risky driving including the impact it had on her
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