NHTSA Launches “Put The Phone Away or Pay” Campaign To Combat Distracted Driving
The advertisements target drivers between the ages of 18 and 34, who are most likely to be involved in distracted driving accidents.
The advertisements target drivers between the ages of 18 and 34, who are most likely to be involved in distracted driving accidents.
As part of an effort to keep roadside construction workers safe and reduce the risk of accidents, Maryland motorists will see increased law enforcement and higher speeding fines in work zones, which may provide guidance for other states considering similar measures.
Findings support previous studies that have linked advanced age and ADHD as factors that can increase the risk of auto accidents, dangerous driving and traffic citations.
Child pedestrians struck by large frame vehicles like SUVs, vans, and light trucks are particularly at risk of a fatal injury, experts warn.
Researchers found that auto accident fatalities may have increased as drivers took more risks on the roads in 2021.
Texting while driving and other driving distractions costs the economy nearly $100 billion per year according to the NHTSA
Report estimates car accidents cost are not only incurred by those involved in the crashes, but impact every U.S. household through increased premiums, taxes and other losses
NHTSA researchers report 55.8% of roadway users injured or killed in auto accidents tested positive for one or more drugs or alcohol
Many of those traffic deaths are avoidable if drivers wear seat belts, follow speed limits and do not engage in distracted driving activities, data suggests.
This year is on course for recording another record year for car accident road deaths, which have been rising steadily in recent years, despite advances in vehicle safety.