The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “
Drunken Bus Driver Kills Tourist
May 10, 2011
As a bus accident attorney, I see reckless bus operation often-but most companies and drivers are safe.
The May 7 death of a New York man confirms the need to enforce safety to protect the public. On Saturday, a tourist was stuck and dragged as the bus turned