Headphone stereos face moves to curb use in cars
Debate over banning headset devices grows after accidents linked to wearing portal headsets. Eight states already ban use in motor vehicles, with New Jersey among others considering action as cities move ahead.
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California
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Washington
New Jersey
Garden State
Tragedies spark nationwide restrictions on personal audio devices
Four years after personal stereo headsets surged in popularity, lawmakers push bans to curb risks. Woodbridge Township New Jersey sparked action, citing incidents including a teenager struck by a train and a pedestrian hit by a car while wearing earphones, prompting fines and potential jail time for headset use in certain conditions.
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Woodbridge Township
New Jersey
New York City
Toronto
Onat Nhe Hine
Headphone use blamed in bicycle death and safety risks
Area authorities warn that stereo headphones may contribute to danger for bicyclists and pedestrians. Coralville police trace a fatal rear collision to a cyclist wearing headphones while noting the limits of speculation. Officials urge awareness but see no current regulation or legislation, though a safety public service stance is being considered.
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Highway 6
Barry Bedford
Bedford
Iowa City
Harvey Miller
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Transportation
George Norris
Norris
Fragmentary interview hints at testing for herpes
A partial quote notes an acceptance stage asking individuals to list 10 things about themselves and excludes herpes from that list. Ortha Harstad comments on the test process as part of an eligibility screening.
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Herpes
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United Way
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Lawrence K. Altman
M.D
New York Times Service
York
United States
Tianae
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