Woman posts about ‘Happy’ song on Facebook seconds before fatal Business 85 crash

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3. Tragic. NYS has set up texting stops on its Interstates...

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424762,00.asp

New York State is taking an unconventional step toward curbing distracted driving by installing special "Texting Zones" along the thruway and state highways.
Motorists in need of a texting break can look for designated pull-off areas to park and safely use their mobile device.
Existing Park-n-Ride facilities, rest stops, and parking areas along the roads will be equipped with Texting Zone signage, each serving double duty as one of 91 locations across the state.
"New York State is continuing to use every tool at its disposal to combat texting while driving," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. "With this new effort, we are sending a clear message to drivers that there is no excuse to take your hands off the wheel and eyes off the road because your text can wait until the next Texting Zone."
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Also, a GPS/Mapping app I use when on the road, Waze, will NOT allow you to enter info into it while driving. Good idea that should also be adopted by Google Hangouts, et al...