this is a old as some of the dates are from 2012 b
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Distracted Driving Information Clearinghouse
The FCC's Distracted Driving Information Clearinghouse provides links to information about firms and organizations conducting consumer education and outreach activities, providing technology approaches intended to reduce the dangers of distracted driving, and working to dissuade people from texting while driving.
If you would like information about your organization included in the Clearinghouse, please send an e-mail with a brief description of your organization's efforts to reduce distracted driving, along with your contact information and a link to your website, to DistractedDriving@fcc.gov.
sort by The descriptions and links below are provided for informational purposes only. The FCC does not endorse any non-FCC product or service, and is not responsible for the content of non-FCC websites, including their accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
Consumer Education & Outreach
AT&T is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. AT&T is a provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services, and the 4G network. AT&T also offers wireless coverage worldwide. AT&T offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. In August of 2012, AT&T re-launched it's distracted driving campaign "It Can Wait" to inform consumers about the dangers of texting while driving. AT&T's National "No Text On Board" Pledge Day is September 19, 2012. For additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates, visit www.att.com.
AAA is a not-for-profit federation of motor clubs serving more than 51 million members in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1902, AAA has been active in the promotion and improvement of traffic safety. With the support of its research Foundation, AAA has studied and worked to educate the public about the risks associated with distracted driving for more than a decade. AAA advocates on behalf of its 51 million members, and among other issues works to pass effective laws to address distracted driving. AAA supports comprehensive distracted driving laws, as well as bans on all wireless device use by teen drivers. In 2009, AAA launched a national campaign to ban text messaging while driving for all drivers in all 50 states.
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers supports a ban on text messaging or calling using a hand-held device while driving, unless used with a hands-free device. Alliance members have long recognized the risks of distracted driving. That's why automakers voluntarily developed and implemented design guidelines for integrated vehicle information systems. The Alliance supports an approach that addresses the issue while preserving opportunities to enhance safety, appropriate laws with high-visibility enforcement, consumer education and continued research that promotes the further understanding of driver behavior. Many current and new vehicle safety technologies and enhancements use wireless communications as a backbone.
Allstate and The Allstate Foundation are taking a comprehensive approach to raise public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and mobilize teens, families and community leaders to change their risky driving behaviors. Allstate's X the TXT program is one of the first national movements to eliminate texting behind the wheel. Join Meredith Viera, Jordin Sparks, David Archuleta and 80,000 others and pledge to X the TXT. Allstate is also advocating for federal legislation to eliminate distractions behind the wheel by supporting the STANDUP Act. Visit www.SafeRoads4Teens.org for more information. Efforts around National Youth Traffic Safety Month this May empower teens to speak out against the dangers of distracted driving in advance of the deadly summer driving months. See how these teens are making a difference at www.ActOutLoud.org.
CTIA and the National Safety Council both encourage parents to talk to kids about the dangers of texting while driving. They have teamed up to provide a 30-second video on what could happen if your teen is texting while driving. Please talk to your kids before it's too late.
Governors Highway Safety Association provides state by state laws rules and regulations on texting and driving and gives links to State Highway Safety websites. GHSA has also created a catalog of State Highway Safety Offices public service announcements on distracted driving.
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation's largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. With the help of those who want a safer future, MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® will end this danger on America's roads. PowerTalk 21® is the national day for parents to talk with their kids about alcohol, using the proven strategies of Power of Parents™ to reduce the risk of underage drinking. And as one of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S., MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every eight minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a three-tier approach to helping teen drivers become safer behind the wheel. These three tiers involve parents talking to their kids about driver safety; spelling out the rules; and setting behavior standards.
National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) is a coalition of national organizations, business and industry leaders, and federal partners that focus on youth health and safety. NOYS sponsors the annual National Youth Traffic Safety Month each May during prom, graduation, and the beginning of the summer driving season. NOYS sponsors contest and awards to support youth-led peer to peer education, enforcement support, and advocacy efforts to address youth traffic safety. One contest sponsors 20 youth high school teams to Act Out Loud for youth traffic safety. The 2010 theme of National Youth Traffic Safety Month is teen distracted driving prevention programs and projects. Through funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The Allstate Foundation, and the National Road Safety Foundation, NOYS awards over $200,000 in prizes and awards for youth.
National Safety Council provides information to both parents and kids about modifying risky behavior while driving. This will help reduce the risk of a fatal accident. The National Safety Council's Distracted Driving clearinghouse includes a recent webinar on reducing distracted driving crashes, educational materials, videos, and recent research, including NSC's State of the Nation report.
RADD, the Entertainment Industry's Voice for Road Safety, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that empowers celebrities and media partners to create positive attitudes about road safety. RADD has PSAs and testimonials from actors, athletes and recording artists.
Industry & Technology
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Access2Communications is an Ohio based manufacturer of automotive electronics and accessories. In 2012, Access2Communications launched its TextBuster® device. TextBuster® prevents the driver from accessing all text, email or internet functions while driving only. TextBuster® does not block incoming or outgoing phone calls. The TextBuster® sends a blocking signal via Bluetooth to the vehicle driver's phone. The application has optional GPS tracking features. A watchdog app monitors unauthorized removals. The TextBuster is a device that installs into the vehicle along with an application that downloads to the users phone. A watchdog application monitors the main app from being tampered with or removed and will notify the parent or guardian if any attempts are made.
Aegis Mobility offers a broad portfolio of products to prevent distracted driving due to mobile device use. Aegis' FleetSafer products enable employers, or individuals, to proactively promote safe and legal use of mobile devices while driving. FleetSafer has multiple trigger options (including GPS, OBD or Telematics) for detecting driving state accurately. They also offer flexibility that large corporate fleets require to meet their diverse needs. This systems configuration and deployment is fast and easy to use. Aegis' FleetSafer allows corporations and individuals to optimally enforce their safe-driving policies with flexible options for hands free, whitelisted applications and whitelisted numbers. Emergency calls can always be made at any time. FleetSafer is a comprehensive solution to assist companies and individuals in promoting the safe and legal use of mobile devices while driving.
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