NTSB Press Release

National Transportation Safety Board
Office of Public Affairs


NTSB to announce major safety recommendation related to driver distractions caused by driver use of personal electronic devices

December 13, 2011

- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a press briefing today to announce a major safety recommendation that addresses driver distractions caused by the use of personal electronic devices when operating a motor vehicle.

Event: Press Briefing

Date/Time: December 13, 2011, 2:00 PM (EST)

Location: NTSB Board Room and Conference Center, 429 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC

Participants: NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman

Note: News media unable to attend should contact NTSB's Office of Public Affairs for information regarding a media phone bridge.

NTSB Office of Public Affairs: (202) 314-6100

 

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