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Lakeland police focusing on distracted driving during national awareness month

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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — “It’s very dangerous,” said Joanne Toomey. Toomey said she sees phones out and cars crashed often, even on major highways. "We're passing people. We see them texting, and it upsets us. It upsets us because they're not paying attention. They're veering into our lanes,” said Toomey. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,308 people died in crashes involving distracted driving in 2022, with cell p…

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Lakeland police focusing on distracted driving during national awareness month

1 day ago·Tampa, United States

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ABC-7 at 4: TxDOT El Paso discusses 'Talk, Text, Crash' campaign during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and TxDOT is hosting events to teach Texans how to avoid this deadly problem. The safety campaign is called Talk Text Crash.Here with more on the topic is Txdot’s Jennifer Wright. https://www.txdot.gov/about/districts/el-paso-district.html The post ABC-7 at 4: TxDOT El Paso discusses ‘Talk, Text, Crash’ campaign during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month appeared…

1 day ago·Panama City, United States

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Huntsville police urging drivers to put down the phone during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police are urging drivers to stay focused behind the wheel.

2 days ago·Huntsville, United States

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McQuiston: Distracted Driving Awareness Month #JustDrive

By ALLEN MCQUISTON Jemez Insurance Agency Serving Los Alamos Since 1963 It seems like every day we are hearing of a new accident caused by distracted driving. Whether it was caused by someone texting, scrolling on their phone, or just not paying attention to the road, distracted driving accidents are all too frequent and often fatal. By now I believe 105 percent of the U.S. has a portable computer in their pocket that we still call a “phone”, ev…

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AI Police Cameras Caught 10K Distracted Drivers And They’re Just Getting Started

Police forces around the world are using AI technology to identify distracted drivers. Special roadside cameras can tell if a driver is using a phone or not wearing a seatbelt. South Lake Minnetonka PD in Minnesota detected 10,000 violations in February alone. Police forces have been using cameras to spot law-breaking drivers for over 30 years, but these days the cameras can identify more than just your speed or whether you ran a light. Cops aro…

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Kentuckians urged to avoid distractions, engage in driving during Distracted Driving Awareness Month - NKyTribune

It takes only an instant, but the impact can be lifelong. Each year, thousands lose their lives on America’s roadways because a driver is distracted from driving. Maybe it was a text, a call, their vehicle’s controls ― even a bite of a hamburger ― but the results proved deadly. April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and AAA reminds drivers to avoid distractions and stay engaged with their driving. According to the National Highw…

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