We re all guilty of it, and yet we still do it. Text while driving. Even though we know we shouldn t, the sweet siren sound of that text message notification can just be too much to ignore. Who sent it? What do they want? I need to respond right now so they don t think I m ignoring them! I get it. I do it too. We justify it by telling ourselves it only takes a second or two to read the message, and as long as we glance up every so often to see what s in front of us, we re good. The Evansville Police Department knows we do it too, and in recognition of April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, they ve joined forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for a 24-hour campaign called Connect to Disconnect to remind all of us that text or call can wait.
April devoted to distracted driving awareness
Journal Gazette
Indiana is participating in the national observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
The April observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, a news release said.
“There s only one task we should be focused on when behind the wheel and that s safe driving – everything else can wait,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb, who issued a proclamation. “By making a commitment to always pay attention to the road, we all work together to save lives.”
Distracted driving is considered any activity that diverts attention and includes adjusting the stereo, grooming, and eating and drinking. Although all forms are considered dangerous, as they increase the risk of crashing, texting continues to be the most common distraction, the Monday release said.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Local police officers will be looking Thursday for drivers who ignore Indiana s law that bans drivers from touching their phones.
Indiana adopted its hands-free law in July. The law prohibits motorists from holding a mobile device, except in emergencies, while their vehicles are moving. Anyone caught violating the law could face a Class C infraction with fines up to $500. Distracted driving is considered any activity that diverts attention away from the task of driving and includes everything from adjusting the stereo to grooming to eating and drinking, a news release from Lafayette police states. Although all forms are considered dangerous, as they increase the risk of crashing, texting continues to be the most pervasive.
Indiana joins observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Journal Gazette
Indiana is taking part in the national observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Now in its 11th year, the April observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, along with reminding motorists about the importance of paying attention to the road, a Monday news release said.
“There’s only one task we should be focused on when behind the wheel and that’s safe driving everything else can wait,” said Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, who issued a proclamation in recognition of the observance. “By making a commitment to always pay attention to the road, we all work together to save lives.”
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