The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign is reminding drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences – including fines – of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel. Continuing through Monday, April 13th, Arkansas law enforcement statewide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel. These efforts come during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month…
Cell phone use, texting and other activities that don’t contribute to safe driving are all forms of distracted driving. Safe driving can be adopted by these phone-free driving habits: Pull over and park in a safe location before using the phone to send or read a text message; Ask a passenger to be the “designated texter” and allow them to manage calls and messages during the drive; Avoid social media scrolling and any form of messaging while behind the wheel; Use “Do Not Disturb” mode to silence notifications; Drivers can put their phone in the trunk, glove box or back seat of the vehicle to break the habit of…..