States split on texting while driving and Twitter road updates
States ban texting behind the wheel yet many offer Twitter traffic feeds. Some officials warn mixed messages undermine safety while others say feeds help drivers plan. Washington and Arkansas illustrate dual use as safety and information tools with varied enforcement.
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Minnesota
Frank Hornstein
District of Columbia
Governors Highway Safety Association
Judie Stone
Advocates For
Washington State
Randy Orr
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
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California
Colorado
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
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Maine
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
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Tennessee
Texas
Utah
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Portland
Sally Ridenour
Oregon Department of Transportation
Seattle
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Fairley Mahlum
AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Eureka, Ill
Aaron Woo
Transportation Department
Washington
Eric Zinn
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