Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is the leading cause of traffic crashes in Missouri and nationwide, attributing for 27.6% of all Missouri traffic crashes in 2008.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involve some sort of driver distraction occuring within three seconds before the vehicle crash.
One such distraction: texting while driving.
On Aug. 28, 2009, Missouri passed a law that prohibited drivers under 22 from sending, reading or writing an electronic message.
Multiple bills have been filed for the 2010 Missouri Legislative season that would make texting illegal for all drivers, regardless of age.
Avoid distractions while driving. Keep your eyes on the road and Arrive Alive.
You Text. You're Next.
Think you can text while driving? Play the New York Times' Gauging Your Distraction Game: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/07/19/technology/20090719-driving-game.html
Texting radio spot - Grounded (mp3)
Texting radio spot - Spell It Out (mp3)