Distracted driving in the news

• 4/4/14 Glendale PD pays close attention to unfocused drivers
• 4/1/14 Glendale PD to crack down on distracted driving
• 3/19/14 Stats point to Glendale's most dangerous intersections
• 1/27/14 Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Western, Glenoaks
• 12/31/13 Glendale pedestrian struck and killed at marked crosswalk
• 10/3/13 Van strikes, critically injures 75-year-old woman
• 9/21/13 Elderly pedestrian struck, killed in Glendale
• 5/29/13 Glendale Police cite alleged distracted drivers
• 5/23/13 Cell phone crackdown for distracted drivers scheduled in Glendale
• 3/29/13 Glendale police to crack down on distracted drivers in April
• Texting While Walking: How Distracted Pedestrians are Hurting Themselves
• Distracted Driving: California Gets $1.5 Million to Keep Eyes on Road..."Phone in One Hand, Ticket in the Other"
• Despite State Law, Some Drivers Doubled Cell Phone Use
• California OTS Distracted Driving PSA (YouTube)
• Mobile Phones and Driving: Know the Laws and the Hazards
• California Office of Traffic Safety - Distracted Driving PSA (YouTube)
• Students warned about distracted driving
• Woman hit by truck is taken off life support
• A safe start to the school year
• Pedestrians take steps toward safety
• Plan clears path for cyclists and pedestrians
• Police crack down on drivers who refuse to stop for pedestrians
• Amid car vs. pedestrian crashes police stress safety
• Judge orders driver to pay crash victim's bills
• Cyclist accused of DUI after crash
• City gets another poor pedestrian safety score
• Police release traffic numbers
• Traffic safety campaign keeps spreading
• Safety is worth a 'Look'

Related Links

Mythbusters Find Out Which is More Dangerous: Distracted Driving vs. Drunk Driving

The Mythbusters tackle the issue of distracted driving, and the results just might surprise you. Have a look at the three part series to get a greater appreciation for the dangers of distracted driving.

• Drunk vs Distracted Driving - Part 1
• Drunk vs Distracted Driving - Part 2
• Drunk vs Distracted Driving - Part 3

Graphic Video Warning Against Texting and Driving

The United Kingdom released a graphic video regarding the dangers of texting while driving, with a strong focus towards teenagers.

Texting While Driving Documentary

Excellent documentary produced by AT&T, who is partnering with the City of Glendale, regarding distracted driving.