Distracted Driving Task Force August 14, 2018

Agenda Introductions/Recap Presentations Definition of Distraction Breakout Groups Report Out Next Steps

Recap Meeting #1 Current Ohio Laws Difficult to Enforce Interest in hands-free laws Model enforcement practices Broad range of distractions – not just texting How is it defined? What research is available to tell us what works?

Behavioral Research on Distracted Driving Let’s strategize – Lorrie Laing Behavioral Research on Distracted Driving Phil Renaud, Executive Director, OSU Risk Institute

National Distracted Driving Laws Let’s strategize – Lorrie Laing National Distracted Driving Laws Chad Wilson, Associate V.P., Nationwide Government Relations

Enforcing Distracted Driving Let’s strategize – Lorrie Laing Enforcing Distracted Driving Officer Keith Connor, Columbus Police Department

Defining Distraction State definitions may specifically address: activities that cause distraction types of device(s) driving

Activities that Cause Distraction Reading and/or writing Attending to personal hygiene or grooming Interacting with pets or unsecured cargo Using personal communications technologies Engaging in any other activity which causes distractions

OH Definition of Distraction ORC 4511.204 (A) No person shall drive a motor vehicle while using a handheld electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.

OR Definition of Distraction ORS 4511.204 (A) A person commits the offense of driving a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device if the person, while driving a motor vehicle on a highway or premises open to the public. An electronic device that is not permanently installed in a motor vehicle, and includes but is not limited to a device capable of text messaging, voice communication, entertainment, navigation, accessing the Internet or producing electronic mail.

WA Definition of Distraction #1 RCW 44.61 A person who uses a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway is guilty of a traffic infraction and must pay a fine as provided in RCW 46.63.110(3). Any portable electronic device that is capable of wireless communication or electronic data retrieval and is not manufactured primarily for hands-free use in a motor vehicle; includes, but is not limited to, a cell phone, tablet, laptop, two-way messaging device, or electronic game.

WA Definition of Distraction #2 RCW 46.61.673 It is a traffic infraction to drive dangerously distracted. Any driver who commits this infraction must be assessed a base penalty of thirty dollars. A person who engages in any activity not related to the actual operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of such motor vehicle on any highway.

Breakout Groups Let’s strategize – Lorrie Laing

Questions Is the strategy and action step feasible? Can the strategy be measured? Are there political or policy barriers? Will it decrease fatalities and serious injuries? Can it be accomplished within two years? What assistance or information is needed to move forward?

Next Steps Meeting Two Review new information.   Review new information. Start to organize and prioritize. Meeting Three   Advice from successful task forces Review and finalize draft recommendations Meeting Four Finalize recommendations Strategize how to market recommendations to decision makers This slide needs help. Not sure what to put.