Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Second National Distracted Driving Summit

The summit will be held on September 21, 2010, in Washington, DC.

To read the press release click here

For more details visit the 2010 Summit Page

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New Report Shows States Increasing efforts on Distracted Driving

On June 15, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released a new report that provides the first comprehensive look at state activities and programs to address the growing problem of distracted driving. The report details a host of approaches states are implementing.

To read the report click here

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National "No Phone Zone Day"

A working coalition of transportation safety organizations came together as part of "No Phone Zone Day" activities and viewing rallies across the country on April 30th.

Secretary Ray LaHood was interviewed by Gayle King live at the Newseum at the Washington D.C. Event

Click here to read the press release

Click here to watch Secretary LaHood’s interview

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A Message from Ray LaHood

Every single time someone takes their eyes or their focus off the road – even for just a few seconds – they put their lives and the lives of others in danger. Distracted driving is unsafe, irresponsible and in a split second, its consequences can be devastating.

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NHTSA Launches First Enforcement Demonstration Projects to Stop Distracted Driving

Hartford and Syracuse law enforcement will be out in force looking out for distracted drivers during each wave of the cities crackdowns. The demonstration project consists of four waves of high visibility enforcement in April, July, October, and February/April 2011 coupled with strong paid media and earned media campaigns.

To view the segment featured on GMA click here
To view the Hartford microsite click here
To view the Syracuse microsite click here

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Distracted Driving

At the U.S. Department of Transportation, we heard America’s call to end the dangerous practice of distracted driving on our nation’s roadways. Distracted driving is a serious, life-threatening practice and we will not rest until we stop it.

We are leading the effort but you are the key to preventing distracted driving. The message is simple – Put it down!

We will work across the spectrum with private and public entities as well as advocacy groups to tackle distracted driving, and, we will lead by example. We have taken first steps -- The President’s Executive Order has established a new way to approach driving – by putting your device down and paying attention to the task at hand.

Internally, the department’s agencies are already working together to share knowledge and promote a greater understanding of the issue, and identify additional strategies to end distracted driving. Check back to this site often so you can stay abreast of our progress and to view the latest updates and information.