In the city of Stamford, along with dozens of other cities in Connecticut, and thousands of other cities across the country, April represents National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This month public safety professionals and law enforcement officials aim to increase the public’s awareness of the consequences of driving while distracted, and conduct a high profile crackdown against the practice.
Residents of Connecticut are well aware of the state’s penalties in relation to the use of smart phones while driving. But due to the continuing incidences of distracted drivers causing serious and even fatal accidents, Connecticut officials – including those in Stamford – are encouraging the public to observe National Distracted Driving Awareness Month by not only avoiding driving while distracted but also by spreading the word to others.
In honor of this month’s goal to reduce driving while distracted, here are some suggestions to help you avoid this hazardous practice:
- Turn your cell phone off while driving
- Keep your cell phone in the glove compartment
- Keep pets properly restrained
- Plan your course the head of time in order to avoid having to constantly look at your GPS device
- Remember that talking on a headset while driving is also extremely dangerous and is best to be avoided
In promoting safe roads for all in Stamford, we call on all our fellow residents to help make National Distracted Driving Awareness Month a success. The law offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP is concerned about the safety of our roads, and the security of Stamford’s residents.
