Tuesday, November 16, 2010

iZUP helps Thanksgiving travelers with state-by-state guide to texting, handheld bans



Photo from Oakley Originals; Posted to Flickr with Creative Commons License
An Oklahoma farm on Thanksgiving Day, Adair County, Oklahoma

I know this map looks incredibly similar to the one in the previous post, but it's completely different. This map is a Driving Guide to Thanksgiving Travel across the United States. It includes details on handheld and texting bans state-by-state.  (Click link to see it enlarged.)


It's from the folks at Illume Software, a pioneer in mobile safety solutions and developer of the iZUP app to prevent cell phone-related distractions.

iZUP is an intelligent, accurate GPS-enabled mobile app that is easy to download and even to use. It automatically launches when it detects that a cell phone is in a vehicle traveling over five miles per hour. The app sends incoming calls to voicemail and holds text and email messages until the vehicle stops and a driver can respond to them safely. iZUP also prevents outgoing calls, texts and emails while driving, yet always allows emergency calls to 9-1-1 and authorized numbers, such as a parent’s cell phone. Additional features include a tamper alert, 9-1-1 emergency map and password-protected passenger override. iZUP is available on a variety of Blackberry, Android and Windows Mobile handsets.

Did you know that 30 states currently enforce texting and driving bans? Ten ban handheld cell phone use altogether. Like it or not, the nation is mobilizing against distracted driving. Many people find that breaking the cell phone usage habit behind the wheel is really tough. Apps like iZUP can help. Check it out!

The folks at 911 ACOG wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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