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.’ “

Toyota and Lexus recall
Forbes has reported that 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled. The driver side floor mat in these vehicles becomes lodged under the accelerator. This defect has sadly already caused several deaths including a family of 4 in San Diego.