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Study: Police Are Weak Deterrent to Texting While Driving

The threat of police enforcement isn’t deterring dangerous drivers from texting behind the wheel, a new study shows — the latest reminder that law enforcement is unreliable in making streets safer.
Study: Police Are Weak Deterrent to Texting While Driving
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