Why Americans Drive Distracted
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It's more complicated than policymakers assume — and until we dive deep into the psychology of distracted motorists, we'll struggle to convince them to stop or win support for systemic solutions.
Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Distracted Driving
SF’s Freeway-Like Streets Increase the Risk From Distracted Drivers
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Distracted driving in SF is no accident. A new map of cell phone use by drivers in SF reveals where drivers are most likely to use a mobile device, increasing the risk of crashes and injuries, and the pattern is unmistakable. There’s one thing that streets with high rates of distracted driving have in common: […]
AAA: Hands-Free Devices Don’t Solve Distracted Driving Dangers
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Distracted driving killed 3,331 people on American streets in 2011, yet car manufacturers continue to outdo each other to add more infotainment distractions in their vehicles. These systems are expected to increase five-fold by 2018, according to AAA. Carmakers seek to show their commitment to safety by making their distractions – onboard dinner reservation apps […]
Is SFPD Serious About Cracking Down on Distracted Driving?
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SF District Attorney George Gascón and SFPD Traffic Company Commander Mikail Ali held a press conference last Thursday to bring attention to distracted driving, since April is officially National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s promising to see law enforcement officials bring attention to this deadly and growing problem on San Francisco streets. What remains to be […]
Driver Injures Bike Rider at Fell and Lyon Streets, No Citation Issued
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A man was hit by a driver while riding his bike across Fell Street at Lyon Thursday night at approximately 9:40 pm. The victim, 25, appeared to have just entered the crosswalk from a pathway on the Panhandle when the driver, a 30-year-old woman, hit him from the side. Police said the victim was lucid […]
Dramatic Rise in SFPD Citations to Drivers Without Licenses
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San Francisco police officers issued twice as many tickets to drivers operating without a license between January and May this year than they did for all of 2010, according to data from the SF Police Department (SFPD). The spike contrasts with an overall drop in traffic violations. “I think it’s important to feel like there […]