Distracted Driving Awareness Month; Wisconsin troopers encourage safety

State Patrol urges drivers to be patient and avoid distractions to keep highway workers safe

MADISON — Construction season is approaching, which means crews will soon be out fixing and building roads and bridges. Drivers have one of the biggest roles in keeping work zones safe for construction crews.

Pennsylvania drivers urged to ‘put the phone down’ during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

HARRISBURG, Pa. – As part of its mission to provide a safe transportation system for all Pennsylvanians, the Shapiro administration is urging motorists to avoid all distractions, put down the phone while driving, and be aware of Paul Miller’s Law, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed last year and will soon go into effect. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Tur…

Distracted Driving Awareness Month; Wisconsin troopers encourage safety

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and state data shows that in 2023, distracted driving caused nearly 10,000 crashes and about two dozen deaths.

MCSO announces Distracted Driving Enforcement: ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’

Wampsville, NY – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is promoting a “Put the Phone Away or Pay” distracted driving enforcement initiative April 7 thru April 14, 2025. Distracted driving is the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes nationwide. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the nationwide effort to reduce distracted driving crashes tha…

DPS steps up enforcement for annual distracted driving campaign

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Distracted…

Distracted Driving leads to accidents

In 2024, distracted driving contributed to more than 91,000 crashes in Texas, leading to more than 370 deaths – all preventable tragedies.