1. Distracted Driving Task Force August 14, 2018

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. OH Definition of Distraction
ORC (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.

10. OR Definition of Distraction
ORS (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.

11. 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 (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.

12. WA Definition of Distraction #2
RCW
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.

13. Breakout Groups
Let’s strategize – Lorrie Laing

14. 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?

15. 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
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