North Carolina DMV – Speed Limits for the Birds: Purple Martins Flocking to Manns Harbor

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Speed Limits for the Birds: Purple Martins Flocking to Manns Harbor by Manns Harbor – With the annual purple martin roost reaching its mid-summer peak in Manns Harbor, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of lower dusk and dawn speed limits on the William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old … Read more

Distracted driving can lead to death from behind the wheel

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Distracted driving can lead to death from behind the wheel by James Raia It’s likely you’ve seen or heard the disturbing commercials and public service announcements about the dangers of texting while driving. The messages are broadcast often on television, radio and the internet. But the marketing campaign hasn’t been effective. The Canadian Broadcast Company … Read more

Drivers need to put down their phones and drive or risk being fined under new law

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new distracted driving law handout - Drivers need to put down their phones and drive or risk being fined under new law

Drivers need to put down their phones and drive or risk being fined under new law by DOL Blog New Distracted Driving Law Effective July 23, , Washington drivers will not be permitted to hold or operate hand-held electronic devices while they are driving. Use of devices such as cell phones, tablets, video-games and laptops … Read more