HOW DOES A POLICE OFFICER KNOW
IF YOU’RE TEXTING AND DRIVING?
A s people’s reliance on technology and the internet continues to increase, so too does the nationwide tendency to text while driving. In fact, reports from the National Safety Council show that 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a handheld cellphone on any given day. With texting and driving laws getting more strict as time goes on, you might be asking yourself, “How does a cop know if drivers are texting?” There are actually a variety of methods officers can use to catch you. THE TEXTALYZER A technology company in Israel is developing a “textalyzer” device to help officers crack down on digital communication. As its name suggests, this device will function much like a Breathalyzer, letting involved parties know when an accident occurred due to cellphone distraction. The textalyzer is not available for use yet, and many lawmakers are still determining its overall legality, but be prepared for a device like this to become available in the near future.
modification of Chevy Tahoes sitting higher than other vehicles on the road, New York State troopers can easily peer through the windows of fellow travelers and see their fingers pounding away at the keyboard. In just two months, troopers issued 5,553 distracted driving tickets, soaring over the 924 they issued in the same time the year prior. If you are planning a trip to Canada, be sure your phone is nicely tucked away before hitting the road. Canadian cops have taken to donning “hobo attire” to catch unsuspecting texters in the act. Even with their attire, the disguised officers will hold cardboard signs that include warnings like “My name is Constable Mike Cairns. If you are reading this sign, you are about to get a ticket.” Even with the candid sign, officers still reported issuing over a hundred tickets in a single day. Remember that in the state of Utah, texting and driving is a primary offense, which means that an officer doesn’t have to witness another violation, such as speeding, to pull you over for texting. Save yourself a ticket and stay safe; wait to send that text until you are able to stop your vehicle. THE PANHANDLER ON THE CORNER
THE SUV ONE LANE OVER
The State of New York is committed to ending the era of texting and driving. With $1 million used to fund the
TAKE A BREAK
CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD
INGREDIENTS
• 1 blood, cara cara, or navel orange, sliced 1/8-inch thick and deseeded • 1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8-inch-thick and deseeded • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 bunch arugula • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves • 1 avocado, cut into wedges • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss citrus slices with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus until lightly charred and caramelized, about 10–15 minutes. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine onion and lemon juice. Season with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Add citrus, arugula, and mint to onion mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil,
season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss thoroughly. 5. Add avocado, combing very gently to not crush avocado.
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