Alert: Drivers Using Hand-held Devices (e.g., cell phones)

Distracted driving quadruples your chances of getting into an accident resulting in injuries, even death. Teens are especially vulnerable. In a recent survey, teens said drunken driven is more likely to cause a fatal crash than texting. The odds are the same! Join W*USA 9’s movement called “Great Hang Up” to put down your cell phone while driving. “http://www.wusa9.com/greathangup/default.aspx

Maryland and the District passed laws recently to limit cell phone use while driving. Starting October, 2010, Maryland drivers can't use a Cell Phone without a Hands Free Device.The fine for a first offense is $40 and subsequent offenses are $100.