Jon Stewart so called it

The Daily Show: CNN reminds viewers that texting while driving is dangerous and announces their new iPhone application for real-time traffic reports.

And now in real life:

US DOT LaHood: we propose $50 million to help the states put an end to distracted driving. I know I’ve been on a tear about this deadly behavior, but that’s because it is killing thousands of Americans every year. That sickens me, and we need to help the states educate drivers and encourage enforcement.

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) survey of 32 state DOTs finds that 26 states (or 81%) are now using Twitter to communicate with travelers when major traffic incidents

Let’s keep up the mixed messages America!