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Distracted driving is extremely dangerous according to authorities and they are trying to educate people about the problem.
Here is a Press Release from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department:
Officers will join other police and sheriff’s authorities across the nation to stop drivers who exhibit the telltale signs of driving while distracted.
A nationwide stepped-up enforcement operation will run until Monday (April 12th). The U Drive. U Text. U Pay is an annual high visibility effort led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Using a phone or other device to send text messages or post social media comments are among the leading causes of distracted driving and a violation of Arkansas law. However, anything that might cause a driver to take their eyes off the road and veer into another traffic lane or off the roadway could result in a traffic stop by a law enforcement officer.Let’s all drive safely.