Campaign Against Distracted Driving Goes National

Connecticut is working to reduce the number of deaths from distracted driving by educating young adult drivers about the dangers of texting while driving.

National reports show distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens.  Sixteen percent of all drivers younger than twenty involved in fatal crashes were reported to have been distracted while driving.

According to a national survey conducted by the Ad Council, 82 percent of young adult drivers (16-24) have read a standard text message while driving.

“Laws prohibiting texting while driving are not enough. We need to change the culture, starting with the age group most proficient with new technology,” said Attorney General Jepsen. “They have the power to save lives by focusing on the road and not their cell phones while driving.  Stop the texts to stop the wrecks.”