/tags/texting Texting en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-28/police-can-now-fine-missouri-drivers-caught-using-cellphones-and-breaking-traffic-laws Under a law that takes effect today, Missouri drivers who are using an electronic device while driving and committing another traffic violation could be fined. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-28/police-can-now-fine-missouri-drivers-caught-using-cellphones-and-breaking-traffic-laws Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2023-05-11/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-texting-while-driving Missouri will be one of the last states to implement punishments for drivers who text and drive — but only if they’re caught doing it while committing another traffic offense. Thu, 11 May 2023 23:04:19 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-05-11/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-texting-while-driving Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2023-02-21/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving The legislation would make a first offense an infraction, with a fine of up to $50, and two points on the driver’s record. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:53:10 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-21/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving Rudi Keller /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-06-13/texting-can-wait-collinsville-woman-st-louis-co-police-working-together-to-save-lives It’s not unusual to see people driving who are talking on the phone, texting, eating or putting on makeup.Multiple studies show that such activity is as… Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:07:46 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-06-13/texting-can-wait-collinsville-woman-st-louis-co-police-working-together-to-save-lives Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards, Don Marsh /economy-business/2013-01-02/email-may-be-waning-in-business-world-too-slow-for-20-somethings This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 2, 2013 - Twenty years ago, it was an innovation that ushered in a communications revolution… Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:51:44 GMT /economy-business/2013-01-02/email-may-be-waning-in-business-world-too-slow-for-20-somethings David Baugher /government-politics-issues/2012-08-09/mo-state-fair-opens-offers-severe-weather-text-message-service The 2012 Missouri State Fair is underway in Sedalia.Attendees this year will have access to a new warning system in the event of severe weather. Fair… Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:49:14 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-08-09/mo-state-fair-opens-offers-severe-weather-text-message-service Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2012-06-13/mo-ag-koster-warns-of-smishing-scam-targeting-smart-phones The Missouri Attorney General’s office is warning the public of a new scam that’s targeting smartphone and cellphone users.The scam is known as… Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:21:02 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-06-13/mo-ag-koster-warns-of-smishing-scam-targeting-smart-phones Marshall Griffin /government-politics-issues/2012-05-30/att-sez-dnt-txt-n-drv This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 30, 2012 - Texting “LOL” while you’re driving is no laughing matter.That’s the lesson some… Wed, 30 May 2012 20:37:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-05-30/att-sez-dnt-txt-n-drv Dale Singer /government-politics-issues/2012-01-03/lawmaker-will-again-attempt-to-ban-texting-while-driving In December, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that states ban drivers from using their cell phones in any way while operating a car.In… Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:50:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2012-01-03/lawmaker-will-again-attempt-to-ban-texting-while-driving Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2011-12-20/expanded-ban-on-texting-while-driving-may-be-on-state-legislative-agenda This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 20, 2011 - Some Missouri lawmakers are expressing cautious optimism about the prospects of… Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:01:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2011-12-20/expanded-ban-on-texting-while-driving-may-be-on-state-legislative-agenda Jason Rosenbaum