On November 3, 1999, our sweet little daughter, Morgan Lee, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash the previous day. Our car was broadsided by a driver who failed to stop for a stop sign while using his cellular phone. This website is our attempt to express our absolute devastation from the loss of our only child who was the center of our lives. If you want to read the complete story of what happened to our baby, please read  my open letter written to Car Talk and their response. Then, return to this site to learn more.

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Morgan's Tips for Cell Phone Driving Safety PDF Print E-mail
Please don't wait for a set of laws governing cell phones on the road -- please use common sense!

Why common sense isn't always enough -- click here!

  • Use your cell phone only when parked, or have a passenger use it.
  • Never dial the phone or take notes while driving.
  • If your phone rings while driving, let the cellular voice mail service take the call and listen to the message later when you are parked.
  • AND, for those who would argue that talking on your cell phone is no more dangerous than putting on makeup, eating fast food, or reading a map while driving....Please click here now.
These tips are meant to protect you, your family, and everyone else on the road.  Cell phones are wonderful tools, when used safely.
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News, Research Studies, and Other Information PDF Print E-mail
Information About the Dangers of Driving while Using a Hand Held Cellular Phone
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Links PDF Print E-mail

Related Websites:

National Safety Council

Partnership for Safe Driving

Car-Safety.Org - Carseat and Car Safety Information

Professor David Strayer

Applied Cognition Lab (Cell Phone/Driving Research, etc.)

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Get Involved! Here's How You Can Make a Difference... PDF Print E-mail
Why get involved? Your life depends on it! Why common sense isn't enough -- click here!

#1: Set an Example and Stay Safe!
#2: Write To Your Politicians!
#3: Tell Cell Phone Companies to Take Action!
#4: Let Others Know
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An Education on Common Objections to Cell Phone Legislation PDF Print E-mail

"Banning the use of hand held cell phones while driving is an infringement of my personal freedom."
"Talking on a cell phone is no more dangerous than putting on makeup, eating fast food, tuning your radio or reading a map while driving. People need to use common sense, and we can't write laws that make that happen."
"There are already laws that punish careless and reckless drivers appropriately for reckless driving. We don't need another one specifically for cell phones."
"A law like this would not be enforceable."
"This law will be bad for business."
"There isn't enough evidence to prove that using a cell phone while driving causes accidents."
"Cellular telephones are important devices for reporting emergencies."

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