Traffic safety partners stress dangers of distracted driving
Lake County News reports
05 April 2021
The California Highway Patrol, California Office of Traffic Safety and Impact Teen Drivers are working together this April to remind Californians of the dangers of not giving the road their full attention when behind the wheel as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3,142 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2019 nationwide.
That same year in California, there were at least 18,698 crashes from distracted driving that resulted in 108 deaths and more than 13,500 injuries.
“Driving safely requires your full attention,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said. “Distractions put you and others on the road at risk. Together, with our traffic safety partners, enforcement, and the cooperation of the motoring public, we can save lives and eliminate this dangerous behavior on Califo
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.”
UFG Insurance launches interactive Worth It infographic, honors Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ UFG Insurance is lighting its American Building on the corner of First Avenue SE and Second Street SE in red the color of its well-known Worth It campaign against distracted driving to coincide with April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
UFG Worth It campaign UFG is proud to have a voice in the important dialog against distracted driving with its Worth It campaign, explains Worth It liaison and UFG Community Relations Coordinator Katie Jensen. Since 2017, Worth It has been working to educate the public about the completely preventable habits that can prove deadly behind the wheel.
Apr 5, 2021 11:31 AM Tallahassee, FL - The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are conducting the Put It Down, Focus On Driving during the month of April, which is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Preliminary numbers show that there were more than 48,000 distracted driving crashes in the state of Florida. When averaged out, that comes to more than 900 distracted driving accidents each week. Three out of four of those accidents were due to the driver being inattentive behind the wheel. The crashes resulted in almost 300 fatalities and more than 2,700 bodily injuries. Triple-A spokesperson Mark Jenkins says the top three risky driver distractions: mobile phone use, in-vehicle technology, and passengers in the vehicle. He said it takes just seconds for distractions to lead to an accident. All it takes is one second of looking down at your cell phone. Sending that text mes