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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2013
Page
6
Iowa Department of Public Safety warns distracted driving is rising with texting a major factor. Sgt. Scott Bright says officials will seek a new subsection to curb cellphone use, with fines from 100 to 195 dollars plus court costs. Current laws impose a 30 dollar fine and can rise to 1000 with injuries.
Iowa officials discuss changing distracted driving to a primary offense under a proposed failure to maintain control statute. Officers could ticket drivers for distraction without another violation. Patrick Hoye notes enforcement challenges while Gov Branstad reviews 2014 legislative options.
Iowa officials note 81 deaths in 19 256 crashes from 2003 to 2013 linked to inattentive driving, with six fatalities in the current year. National figures show 3 334 deaths and 387 000 injuries in 2011 from distracted driving, dropping to 3 328 in 2012. Some states ban texting or handheld use, but Iowa may not pursue a cellphone ban soon.
Iowa lawmakers weigh combining partial fuel tax increases with other funding ideas after a 2013 setback. DOT proposed taxes on red dye farm fuel and a 1 point rise in sales tax, but critics worry about timing and backlogs. Hefty bridge deficiency and cross state Amtrak line costs add pressure to act.
In Times Square crowds line up to feed their bad memories into a massive shredder at Good Riddance Day three days before New Year’s Eve. Participants like Thomas Avila recall personal hurts including coming out and debt, hoping for relief and a brighter future. Sam Tlali and Gabby Trofa attend with notes seeking release from secrets and stress.
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