The Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate technologies that may help prevent distracted driving.
DOT, FCC Join Forces to Address Distracted Driving


The partnership will also involve outreach efforts to educate the public about the dangers of texting while driving, talking on cell phones while driving, and other distracting behaviors.

"We must put an end to distracted driving, which is costing lives and inflicting injuries across the nation's roads and railways," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "I look forward to working with Chairman Genachowski and ensuring that FCC's and DOT's technology experts can join forces on this critical issue."

"Changing this ingrained behavior will require us to develop creative solutions using both technology and education," said Julius Genachowski, chairman of the FCC. "By combining the resources and expertise of the DOT and the FCC, I am confident that we can have a major impact on this problem."

Officials from the DOT and FCC will establish a working group to evaluate technology-based solutions to the problem of distracted driving and will coordinate consumer outreach and education.


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