Local law enforcement cracking down on distracted driving

Idaho State Police Reminds the Public on Distracted Driving

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month.

BG Christian Academy students win grand prizes in safety billboard contest

By Alex Holwerda aholwerda@aimmediamidwest.com Students from all over Wood County participated in the second annual Distracted Driving Teen Billboard Contest. The contest allows students to reflect on and help promote the dangers of distracted driving in their community. Students created billboards that highlight the dangers of distracted driving, which will be showcased during National Distracted Driving Month in April. Bowling Green Christian …

Drivers reminded to keep eyes on the road for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and local law enforcement officials continue to ask people to pay attention on the roads.  The state says 148 people lost their lives in distracted driving crashes across California in 2022. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, a 2024 survey found that nearly 74 percent of Californians say texting or talking on the phone is their biggest concern. "Put…

'One of the deadliest behaviors behind the wheel': AAA kicks off awareness campaign about distracted driving

Distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives and caused nearly 290,000 injuries in 2022 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ohio's law cracking down texting while driving has reduced crashes, fatalities

An Ohio law that made using a wireless device while driving a primary offense took effect two years ago. The State Highway Patrol says it has saved lives.

Local law enforcement cracking down on distracted driving

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - Doing something as simple as checking your phone or taking your eyes off the road when driving could cause irreparable damages. Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Captain Adam Ballard told 59News they are cracking down on distracted driving. Beckley man identified as worker killed on I-77, one man arrested and charged He explained that the first conviction for distrac…