There s just days left in Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and its message is to put down the cellphone and focus.
A new CoPilot survey indicates that Florida stands high on the list of states with the riskiest teenage drivers.
CoPilot, an online automobile shopping research site, used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting systems.
It says the risk of a fatal crash is three times higher per mile for drivers ages 16 to 19 than for those 20 and up. The three high-risk driving behaviors are: not wearing a seatbelt, drinking and driving, and texting and driving. Risks are particularly high for male drivers, those with other teenage passengers, and teens who are in the first few months after receiving their license, the report said.
Intersections with the most crashes in Chippewa County
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CHIPPEWA COUNTY Local law enforcement agencies are urging residents to avoid traffic crashes on all roadways as Distracted Driving Awareness Month draws to a close.
According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, over the course of 2015 to 2019, the Upper Peninsula had a total of nearly 44,000 crashes. Chippewa County placed in third place with the most crashes in the Upper Peninsula in that time frame with 4,600 total crashes.
“It is imperative that drivers pay attention and avoid distractions while operating a vehicle,” said Sergeant Ben Eckola with the Michigan State Police. “Any activity that takes your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel is potentially dangerous to both you and others on the road. Michigan law prohibits a driver from reading, manually typing, or sending a text message while driving. Exceptions are in place for reporting crashes, crimes, or other emergencies.”
April 22, 2021
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Lewiston Police Department will be teaming up with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety to keep our communities safe with engaged driving. This is part of a nationwide effort called Connect to Disconnect. Lewiston Police Department will be dedicating patrols to enforce Idaho’s new hands-free law. It’s illegal to use a handheld electronic device while driving – even while temporarily stopped at a red light or stop sign.
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Metro Detroit family pushes for legislation in honor of son killed by distracted driver
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LANSING, Mich. – Every day, 10 people die in the United States due to distracted driving.
The family of Mitchel Kiefer said he lived more life in his 18 years than most people do in a lifetime. His love of family, hockey and the fact that so many people saw him as their best friend shows the impact he had on so many.
Mitchel was struck by a distracted driver and pushed into oncoming traffic, where he was struck by another vehicle. Even in death, he is still impacting the lives of many.