Be Safe and keep others safe – - Stop Driving While Texting

Take responsibility-Because of me using my cell phone, I am endangering other people. I am the only one who can control my behavior

New Utah Law On Hand Held Devices Title 41 Motor Vehicles Chapter 6a Traffic Code Section 1716 Prohibition on using a handheld wireless communication device while operating a moving motor vehicle -- Exceptions -- Penalties. 41-6a Prohibition on using a handheld wireless communication device while operating a moving motor vehicle -- Exceptions -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section: (a) (i) "Handheld wireless communication device" means a handheld device used for the transfer of information without the use of electrical conductors or wires. (ii) "Handheld wireless communication device" includes a: (A) wireless telephone; (B) personal digital assistant; (C) pager; or (D) text messaging device.

IF YOU TEXT AND DRIVE BE PREPARED TO PAY THE $$$$$$

Devices prohibited to be used while driving Handheld wireless communication devices-means a handheld device used for the transfer of information without the use of electri.cal conductors or wires. These include: Wireless telephones Personal digital assistant Pager Text messaging device.

Stop the Texts Stop the Wrecks On March 4, 2013 David Henson was Killed in St. George by a distracted driver that was texting. These signs are now posted as a reminder to not text.

Stop the Texts Stop the Wrecks.com website was created by the widow of David Henson. The couple were walking on a sidewalk when a driver who was texting crashed into the car next to them forcing that car into the walking couple. David died on impact and his wife sustained critical injuries. The family has dedicated their time to education and drivers awareness campaigns.

Did You Know ????????????? Texting requires visual, manual and cognitive attention Texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to crash. 15 people DIE each day from a distracted driving crash. In 2009, 24,000 injuries resulted from texting and driving

Cell Phone Use - Drivers who use cell phones are 4 times more likely to be in a crash while using a cell phone Cell phone use contributes to 6% of all crashes, which equates to 636,000 crashes An estimated 100 million people use cell phones while driving The annual cost of crashes caused by cell phone use is estimated to be $43 billion

Distracted Drivers Distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens. Brain power used while driving decreases by 40% when a driver listens to conversation or music More than 80% of drivers admit to blatantly hazardous behavior: changing clothes, putting on makeup, steering with a knee or foot etc. Drivers on cellular phones are more impaired than drivers at a.08 BAC drinking level

Preventive Tips Let friends and family know that you will not answer their calls or texts while driving Let your voic take all calls or pull over if you must respond. Don’t engage in emotional or heated conversations with callers.

While you are driving: Do not send or read text messages Do not mulitask-read, write notes, eat or drink Do not make or answer cell phone calls Do not look at a navigation system map Do not reach behind your seat, pick items up off the floor, open glove box or clean window Do not drive with your knees or feet. Do enjoy cell free driving; view it as downtime to listen to mus ic

Remember…… It may not be convenient, but it could save your life or someone elses.