On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Jun 30, 2020 | distracted driving
In 2017, Washington’s distracted driving law went into effect and made it illegal for drivers to operate a cell phone or a mobile device. Authorities credit that law with reducing traffic fatalities in the state. Many other factors go into a person’s...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | May 26, 2020 | distracted driving
Washington State’s distracted driving law makes it illegal to use a mobile phone or portable electronic device while operating a vehicle. Since the law went into effect in 2017, traffic fatalities have reduced noticeably. According to the Washington Traffic...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Mar 24, 2020 | distracted driving
Recent years have seen a greater emphasis placed in avoiding distracted driving (with a good deal of that placed on avoiding cell phone use while behind the wheel). There are, however, a number of other types of driving distractions that may be even more prevalent...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Jul 21, 2019 | distracted driving
The end of summer is an exciting time of year, as parents send their kids back to school. But along with the excitement of purchasing new clothes, the possibility of making new friends and worrying about inevitable scheduling changes, you might feel a little stressed...
| Jul 1, 2019 | distracted driving
Many people hear about ways that drivers can help improve road safety by keeping their attention on the road and driving defensively. However, cities try to help enhance safety by adjusting the physical design of the road as well. Recently, Seattle has adopted many of...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Mar 18, 2019 | distracted driving
In the United States, distracted drivers are everywhere. While many states have banned texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving, it remains a problem. In Washington, drivers are not allowed to use hand-held cell phones while driving or stopped at a...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Feb 1, 2019 | distracted driving
On the surface, it sounds like good news: There has been a slight decrease in distracted driving in Washington over the past three years, according to a recent observational study conducted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. But let’s take a look...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Aug 6, 2018 | distracted driving
When it comes to distracted driving in the United States, things seem to be only getting worse. A recent study by ZenDrive, a company that analyzes driver behavior using phone sensors and provides insights on that data, recently analyzed 100 billion driver miles. The...
On behalf of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. | Jul 11, 2018 | distracted driving
Most people have heard about the dangers of distracted driving. But distracted driving remains a huge problem – one that only seems to be getting worse. Distracted driving doesn’t discriminate: Men and women, young and old, engage in distracted driving....
| Oct 27, 2017 | distracted driving
It is important to drive safely and minimize distractions whenever operating a motor vehicle. But there are certain areas where it is extra important to pay attention. Let’s consider one of those areas: school zones. When children are present, it is extremely...
