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Victim warns against distracted driving as prevalence rises

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A victim whose life has been drastically impacted by distracted driving warns others of the effects during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. I almost lost my life while I was working for Harley Davidson," said 29-year-old Brandon Smith. I was taking a motorcycle to a dealership," Smith explained. "I was hit by a girl that was distracted driving. I lost part of my life. I ended up with a steel cage in my sternum, rods in…

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Victim warns against distracted driving as prevalence rises

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thecentralgeorgian.com

Bibb County Deputy Responds to Afternoon Traffic Collision; Reminder Issued on Distracted Driving

A motorist was transported to a local hospital for treatment following an afternoon traffic collision at the intersection of Second Street and Hawthorne Street. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy John Kile responded to the scene. Deputy Kile is taking this opportunity to remind all motorists of the critical importance of paying attention while driving. He emphasized that distracted driving can have severe consequences, potentially costin…

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neareport.com

NHTSA and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers: Put the Phone Away or Pay - NEA Report

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autoconnectedcar.com

American Notice Other Distracted Drivers but not Their Own Distracted Driving

In a revealing new study released by Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, a significant majority of Americans expressed deep concerns about distracted driving, equating its dangers to those of drunk driving. The survey, conducted in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, examined the perceptions of 2,000 frequent

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Redwood City Pulse

Redwood City police looking for distracted drivers

The Redwood City Police Department reports it will be actively looking for drivers violating the state’s hands-free cellphone law throughout the month of April as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The post Redwood City police looking for distracted drivers appeared first on Redwood City Pulse.

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