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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A local mother is continuing her fight to change Michigan law to better protect young drivers.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Monday, April 02, 2012  More than 80 percent of Michigan motorists feel drivers talking on cell phones are more likely to be involved in a crash, despite the fact more than 56 percent admittedly make and accept cell phone calls while driving.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  An update tonight in the story we’ve been following about a mother whose daughter was killed in a car accident while talking on the phone.  Tuesday, she testified before a panel of state lawmakers.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Friends and family of a young girl killed behind the wheel while talking to a friend hope Michigan bans the use of cellphones for beginning drivers.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  A Michigan insurance company and UpNorthLive Facebook fans weigh in on a cell phone ban.

Monday, February 14, 2011  We use cell phones everyday and often while we are driving. So should everyone be allowed to make calls while behind the wheel, especially if they are paid to drive others around?

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Targeting distractions behind the wheel, the Obama administration proposed Tuesday to bar truck drivers from sending text messages while hauling hazardous materials.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Transportation Department kicks off effort to prevent drivers from using mobile devices

Monday, December 15, 2008  A new study says that drivers are much more distracted by talking on a cell phone than talking with another passenger in the car