Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign

DISTRACTED DRIVING SHATTERS LIVES.

The month of April has been deemed National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Focusing on the road and the task of driving is priority one when behind the wheel. Your life, the lives of those in your vehicle and around you, depend on it. Buckle Up Phone Down - every trip, every time, everyone!

12%

Of 2021-2023 crashes involved some form of distracted driving.

$100+

Fine if you get caught texting while driving for drivers 21 and younger.

4.6 Seconds

The amount of time texting drivers spend with their eyes off the road.

50 Percent

Of teen drivers say they text while driving.

Distracted Driving

Videos on YouTube

The Last Text

Texting PSA

Thank You

Texting PSA

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Additional Resources

Distracted Driving Note

Distracted driving includes anything that distracts you from driving, including texting, eating, talking, changing the radio, and more.

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