Transportation Secretary Seeks to End Distracted Driving

Distracted driving was described by LaHood as an epidemic affecting Americans.
Transportation Secretary Seeks to End Distracted Driving
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood holds up his BlackBerry, while speaking about the dangers of using it while driving, at the Washington Auto Show January 26. Mark Wilson/Getty Images
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood

Stamping out the operation of motor vehicles while talking or texting on a cellphone—or distracted driving—will be the focus of a new U.S. campaign, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Thursday.

Distracted driving was described by LaHood as an epidemic affecting Americans, saying in a press conference in Washington D.C. that concrete steps will be taken to curb it.