Does anyone know where the links are that mentioned downloadable apps that shut off

phone while driving? Also, are there any tools that could prompt placing the phone in the

glove compartment while ignition is engaged and not release until car is stopped?

thanks

What and where do you get the apps that they had said during this segment where you can get a app that will block incoming calls and incoming text?

iZUP "eyes up" is a mobile application developed by Illume Software that helps drivers avoid distractions caused by their mobile phones. The app holds text messages, e-mails and calls while one is driving, yet always allows unlimited access to 911 and a list of 0-3 authorized emergency phone numbers.

Two features parents may be interested in is the iZUP “Tamper Alert”, which notifies parents when a child attempts to remove iZUP. Also, parents will receive a notification of the lat/long of the child’s location and the time when the child dialed 911. To learn more, I encourage you to visit our website http://www.getizup.com. iZUP is available on the Android Market and BlackBerry App World and will be on a total of 6 app stores in the coming months!

I’d be happy to provide more information about our solution to prevent distracted driving- marisa.evans@illumesoftware.com

iZUP "eyes up" is a mobile application developed by Illume Software that helps drivers avoid distractions caused by their mobile phones. The app holds text messages, e-mails and calls while one is driving, yet always allows unlimited access to 911 and a list of 0-3 authorized emergency phone numbers.

Two features parents may be interested in is the iZUP “Tamper Alert”, which notifies parents when a child attempts to remove iZUP. Also, parents will receive a notification of the lat/long of the child’s location and the time when the child dialed 911. To learn more, I encourage you to visit our website http://www.getizup.com. iZUP is available on the Android Market and BlackBerry App World and will be on a total of 6 app stores in the coming months!

I’d be happy to provide more information about our solution to prevent distracted driving-marisa.evans@illumesoftware.com

There is a really good application that I use, it is called SMSReplier. It blocks incoming calls and texts while you drive or do other activites. Which of course you choose whether or not it blocks the messages. But a really neat thing about SMSReplier is that it will send an away message for you. So let's say if you are driving, it will say something along the lines of "I am driving, I will text/call you when I get to my destination." I really love this application and it has made me feel a lot safer on the road while I am driving.

the website is www.smsreplier.com and it is developed by Iconosys Inc. It is a really great app and these guys know what they are doing. Hopefully this helped you.

Nick

While driving, I used to constantly receive text messages. I thought I was being clever when my friends and I decided to text "DR" when we were driving, so the other person would know that we would get back to them afterward. However, there was nothing clever whatsoever about this idea, as we were still focused on our phones, rather than our driving.

So then I did something different. I created a Blackberry application called "SMS Auto-Mobile Reply." It's basically an auto-reply program for text messaging. If it is turned on, people who text you will automatically get a reply stating that you are driving at the moment and will get back to them when you are finished driving. Additionally, there is a parental lock mode which enables people to "lock" the phone in auto-reply mode until a password is entered.

Right now, the program is only available for Blackberry phones, and I'm still trying to gather feedback, but I figured that at least it's a small step towards insuring our teens don't text and drive.

While driving, I used to constantly receive text messages. I thought I was being clever when my friends and I decided to text "DR" when we were driving, so the other person would know that we would get back to them afterward. However, there was nothing clever whatsoever about this idea, as we were still focused on our phones, rather than our driving.

So then I did something different. I created a Blackberry application called "SMS Auto-Mobile Reply." It's basically an auto-reply program for text messaging. If it is turned on, people who text you will automatically get a reply stating that you are driving at the moment and will get back to them when you are finished driving. Additionally, there is a parental lock mode which enables people to "lock" the phone in auto-reply mode until a password is entered.

Right now, the program is only available for Blackberry phones, and I'm still trying to gather feedback, but I figured that at least it's a small step towards insuring our teens don't text and drive.

Its called put it in your purse or glove box, volume turned DOWN until you get safely to your destination! Texting, talking while driving is deadly period. More and more states are enforcing the "no cell phone while driving" laws, making people use the BLUETOOTH features on your phone! Its your responsiblity, your phone, YOU make the change!

Also, regarding the idiots who don't get it about leaving a child in a HOT car, strapped to their car seats need to have the EXACT same thing done to them! What is wrong with parents??? I've had two kids, and now have one grandchild. I never, (WE NEVER) left our children unattended in a car. One, its against the law, two, WHAT are you thinking??? With predators out there grabbing kiddos like they are in a candy store, why are they NOT prosecuting the parents for reckless child endangerment! That is what it is! Its not the car companies to blame folks, its YOU, the ones who do this to your "beloved" children. This current explosion of young families, kids having kids, apparently the values of being a good parent and protector got lost somewhere. Start charging these people with the deaths of these poor little angels so they have NO ROOM to start the blame game on something else. Your child, your business. Don't expect the rest of us normal parents who know better to abide by the stupidity of some, and have yet ANOTHER government mandated add on to our already laden vehicles! Not the cars fault guys! ITS YOURS!!! God bless the babies who we have lost due to this disgusting behavior. I hope they do feel terrible. They should! I'd like to see how Judge Judy see's this sort of thing. Sad Sad Sad

I think parents need to walk the walk on this issue but instead of figuring out which user groups are the worst offenders, teens and parents should work together on this issue. If its OK with this website, here is an approved, public press release link to explain better what I am talking about:

• http://www.prlog.org/10790758-otter-text-and-drive-safety-app-calls-on-teens-and-parents-to-work-together.pdf

I decided to do something about texting while driving after my three year old daughter was nearly run down right in front of me by a texting driver last fall. Instead of an expensive shackle that locks down phones and alienates the user like the ones mentioned in this forum's comments, I built a tool that is a simple app for smartphones - low cost, no recurring fees. I think if we can empower the individual then change will come to our highways now and not just our laws.

• Erik Wood, owner

• OTTER LLC

• http://www.OTTERapp.com

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVn2vRYaSAU