Page 36 - Devon Mcdonald News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

ALBION — With Distracted Driving Awareness Month underway, the Noble County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation for a one-day enforcement campaign called Connect 2 Disconnect. Today, officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols to remind motorists about the dangers and consequences of texting and distracted driving. Connect 2 Disconnect is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Everyone knows it’s dangerous to text and drive, yet we still see peop...

The Tri-County Traffic Safety Partnership in DeKalb, LaGrange and Steuben counties is ramping up enforcement this spring to protect students going to and from school, a news release said. Over the next couple of months, officers will be positioned along bus stops and routes watching for stop-arm violations and unsafe driving behavior. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the state’s Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) program, which was developed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute in 2019. “Disregarding a school bus s...

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 considere...

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 proclama...

Through Sober Ride Indiana, $15 ride credits will be available for the first 10,000 Uber and Lyft rides in certain Indiana cities from March 12 - April 5.