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Mitchell Bans Texting While Driving in City Limits

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:18:48 +0000

The Monday night vote was 4-3 in favor of the ban. Mayor Ken Tracy says the goal isn't to issue tickets, but to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Look at Teen Driving Safety Measures

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:15:16 +0000

PIERRE - A South Dakota legislative committee is looking at a package of bills aimed at reducing teen traffic fatalities and injuries.

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Does Music Affect How Safely You Drive? [VIDEO]

Jeff Harkness — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:00:05 +0000

Your 'car tunes' play a bigger role in your life than you think.

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Daugaard Asks Drivers to be Safe During Holidays

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:56:42 +0000

South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard is asking travelers to be patient on state highways as the busy Christmas and New Year's holiday seasons approach.

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Huron Enacting Texting While Driving Ban

Associated Press — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:45:57 +0000

KOKK radio reports that the ordinance approved by the City Commission on Monday night also encompasses distracted driving.

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Students Speak Out On Drinking and Driving

Jerry Dahmen — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:21:22 +0000

South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Andrew Steen was hit by a vehicle on October 17th, driven by a repeat drunk driver who is now charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and DUI.

On Tuesday, 153 students gathered to kick off 4 D month, including three students from Beresford High School: Bailey, Molly and Allison

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House Parties Can Be Dangerous!

Jerry Dahmen — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:51:15 +0000

South Dakota statistics show that in the last 30 days, 39% of all teens have had at least one drink of alcohol and that 23% of teens reported riding in a car driven by someone who was drinking.

Darcy Jensen of Prairie View Prevention Services says unsupervised house parties for teens can lead to dangerous consequences, and those parties can happen as a result of just one phone call or text message

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Is the Sioux Falls Texting Ban Working?

Tony Wright — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:37:59 +0000

KSFY decided to find out if the new texting ban in Sioux Falls was actually working. How did they do that? They actually talked to the people most likely to ignore the ban: teen drivers.

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Another City Considers Texting Ban

Gene Hetland — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:46:34 +0000

The mayor of Mitchell reportedly would like for his city to follow Sioux Falls' lead and outlaw texting while driving. The possibility has also been raised by city officials in Huron.

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