Massachusetts
Driver Decal Bill Would Flag Young Motorists
By Matt Murphy
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boston
Lyft drivers form tight bonds at ride-share service
BOSTON – On a particularly warm November day, Lyft drivers gathered around a long table in the back of Roxy's Grilled Cheese in Allston, laughing over conversations about "friendsgiving" and funny stories about their passengers. "I love it," said Chris Ellis-Hibbett, who has been driving
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Scientific basis for laws on marijuana, driving questioned
WASHINGTON (AP) — Motorists are being convicted of driving under the influence of marijuana based on arbitrary state standards that have no connection to whether the driver was actually impaired, says a study by the nation's largest auto club. The problem is only growing as more states contemplate legalizing
Massachusetts
Speliotis sees momentum for handheld cellphone ban for drivers
When the House finishes its deliberations on the state budget this week, the Legislature will have 13 weeks left to finish its formal business for the two-year session. A ban on using a hand-held devices while driving appears to be among the select items on the House's agenda
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Boston adjusting traffic light timing to fight congestion
BOSTON – Driving in and out of the city, especially during rush hour, can be a nightmare, with one-way streets, bicyclists and pedestrians adding up to headaches for daily commuters. Boston drivers spend an average of 64 hours a year stuck in traffic, making it the seventh most congested city in
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Potholes emerge early, putting drivers on notice
BOSTON – As city workers begin sweeping up winter debris from Boston's streets, another harbinger of spring has begun popping up all over town: the pothole. Some are relatively benign, but others can be suspension busters ready to punish the unwary. AAA, the former American Automobile Association, says damage
Massachusetts
Handheld device ban for drivers passes Mass. Senate
BOSTON – Following up on a 2010 law that critics say has been ineffective, the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday approved a ban on the use of hand-held cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. After an afternoon of debate on more than 20 amendments, the Senate passed the measure that
Massachusetts legislature
Hands-free phone bill seen missing mark on safety
BOSTON – Even those supporting legislation that would ban the use of handheld mobile devices while behind the wheel agree that the measure won't eliminate the scourge of distracted driving. Up for debate at the State House on Thursday, the bill (S 2093) would harden Massachusetts' stance against
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