Latest news with #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mattoon Police Dept. issues 105 distracted driving citations during April enforcement
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month and on Wednesday, the Mattoon Police Department announced the results of its enforcement campaign for that month. In a news release on Facebook, department officials said 105 citations were issued to people who violated hands-free laws. In addition, officers issued 12 citations for other offenses, 16 for speeding and made three arrests — one for a suspended or revoked license and two for unspecified felonies. Third person arrested for illegal gun possession in Danville over weekend 'Driver distraction is a persistent issue in Mattoon that often has life-altering consequences,' Captain Brandon Saunders said. 'Issuing a citation is a proven way to get motorists to pay attention or pay the price. Distracted Driving Awareness Month may be over, but we will continue our efforts to stop motorists from engaging in this deadly behavior.' The Mattoon Police Department joined forces during this enforcement effort with the Illinois State Police, other local law enforcement and highway safety partners. It was funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motorist rescued near Weaver Lake
( — Nevada County authorities said they rescued a motorist near Weaver Lake on Monday morning. Video Above: What happens when you call 911? The Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue and the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said a sheriff deputy and four search and rescue volunteers responded to reports of motorist stranded around 3 a.m. The person was found unharmed and assisted to safety. Citations issued during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Ceres 'Thank you to our Patrol Deputy and SAR for another safe resolution to what could have been a tragic situation,' said the sheriff's office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Citations issued during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Ceres
( — The Ceres Police Department announced the number of citations officers issued in April for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash Police said the department issued 139 citations for distracted driving. The majority of the citations were for cell phone use behind the wheel, according to CPD. Rio Vista Bridge in Sacramento County undergoes extended closure Ceres police remind the community not to take their eyes off the road, as doing so can result in serious consequences. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
It's a deadly decision for parents to pass down their cars to teens, study warns
Hand-me-down wheels or a deathtrap on wheels? Passing down vehicles to teen drivers could be a recipe for disaster, according to a new study from Nationwide Children's Hospital. Researchers found that teens driving cars 6-15 years old face a 19% higher risk of death in a fatal crash than those driving vehicles five years old or newer. And if the car is over 15 years old, the risk jumps to a staggering 31%. 'Families should be advised to prioritize safety features when choosing the first car for teens, ensuring it is newer and safer, given the increased involvement of teen drivers in motor vehicle crashes and motor vehicle crash-related fatalities,' lead researcher Jingzhen Ginger Yang told Newsweek. 3 Hand-me-down cars or ticking time bombs? Giving teens older vehicles could spell danger, a new study from Nationwide Children's Hospital warns. Giddrid – According to the study, teens are more likely to drive older cars that lack essential driver-assistance tech like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring. Each of these features is associated with a 6% reduction in driver death risk during a fatal crash, the study found. 'Parents commonly pass their old vehicles to their teens who are still learning basic driving skills,' study co-author Fangda Zhang told the outlet. 3 Teens are more likely to drive older cars that lack essential driver-assistance tech like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – 'While it is an exciting milestone for families with new drivers, this practice increases teens' vulnerability to vehicle malfunctions, making their driving less safe.' To curb the carnage, Yang recommends prioritizing newer vehicles with advanced safety tech and regular maintenance if a newer car isn't an option. But even when Gen Z drivers get behind the wheel of a newer vehicle, they're still not exactly model motorists. 3 But even when Gen Z drivers get behind the wheel of a newer vehicle, they're still not exactly model motorists. Antonioguillem – In a survey of 2,000 drivers conducted by Talker Research for Distracted Driving Awareness Month, 54% of Gen Z respondents admitted to eating while driving in the past year, compared to 53% of millennials and just 32% of baby boomers — which can be distracting when behind the wheel. And it's not just drive-thru munchies — 32% of Gen Z said they'd driven while tired, 15% had a heated argument with a passenger while behind the wheel, and 13% let a pet sit on their lap while driving. The survey, commissioned by digital insurance company Lemonade, also found that only 30% of Gen Z believe their peers are safer drivers than other age groups. That's a far cry from 60% of Gen X and 63% of baby boomers who gave their own generation the same vote of confidence.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘It just takes that one instance to have something happen': Bakersfield law enforcement cracks down on distracted drivers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month and on the very last day, Bakersfield police and the California Highway Patrol warned and cited 179 drivers for distracted driving. One look away from the road could be deadly. 'Our whole family has been devastated by it for a short phone call,' said Alfredo Marron. 'Never should've been 3 dead kids': Parents advocate for traffic safety at Bakersfield City School District meeting Alfredo Marron is the uncle of Ricardo Aguilar, an 8-year-old boy hit-and-killed while crossing Bank Street and Holtby Road in the historic neighborhood of Oleander The crash happened in October, and the driver, 40-year-old Judith Deval has been charged with the boy's death. Prosecutors said Deval was on her phone when she hit the boy. 'These phones are very distracting nowadays. We get the notification, we get the alert, we have reminders. Anything and everything just pops up,' said Marron. Deval's case was last called on Wednesday, the same day BPD and CHP held their distracted driving operation. 'It just takes that one instance to have something happen,' said Marron. Family calls for justice after 8-year-old boy hit by car dies People at Beale Park, just down the road from Ricardo's memorial, echoed how dangerous it is getting behind the wheel. 'I was driving a company vehicle, and she was on her phone and she smacked into the back of our vehicle,' said June Wy. 'I think it used to happen more often than it does now, I think that I've sort of learned my lesson to be completely aware at all times kind of a defensive driving thing,' said Kelly Hargraves. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
