NEWS BRIEF
New Colorado Law Bans Text Messaging While Driving
On December 1st, a new Colorado law takes effect that bans text messaging while driving and prohibits all cell phone use for drivers 18 and younger. In an effort to generate public awareness about the new state law, RMIIA joined Governor Bill Ritter and other traffic safety leaders in announcing the teen winners of a contest to create print, radio and television public service announcements on the dangers of texting and cell phone use while driving.
Click here to view the teen ads.
Click here for more information on teens and shopping for insurance.
Wildfire and Insurance
Wildfire is a growing threat in the Rocky Mountain Region, where the population is
booming in the mountains and foothills. People often don’t realize the dangers of living in the Red Zone (dangerous wildfire area). They’re drawn here by the breathtaking views, but they don’t always see the potential for losing their homes to wildfire. To help protect themselves
and their property, homeowners need to be aware of the importance of mitigating wildfire hazards AND be aware of the insurance impact
of living in high-risk areas.
The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association has partnered with government agencies to provide homeowners information on protecting their properties against wildfires and making them more insurable.
Partners include the Front Range Fuels Treatment Partnership, the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado Division of Emergency Management, the Front Range Fuels Treatment Partnership Roundtable, the New Mexico Insurance Division, and New Mexico State Forestry.
Colorado brochure (PDF)
New Mexico brochure (PDF)
or, contact RMIIA to have a copy mailed to you.
Updated:
January 15, 2010 8:35 AM
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