CTDOT announces campaign to keep roads safe from distracted driving

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced a campaign to keep residents safe on the road and free of distractions.
The Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign comes during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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The campaign will enforce distracted driving laws in April. CTDOT says distractions are causing crashes, injuries and fatalities on the roads.
Around 5,318 crashes were attributed to distracted driving in Connecticut, which led to eight deaths and 787 injuries, according to recent data.
'Safety should always be the top priority for drivers, and that means focusing on the road, not on a screen,' Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said in a written statement. 'Every moment you spend behind the wheel requires your full attention. This enforcement and awareness campaign is a clear reminder that distracted driving is both illegal and deadly. Let's all do our part and commit to making Connecticut's roads safer for everyone.'
To stay safe on the roads, CTDOT advises:
Pull over and park if you need to respond to a message
Have a designated passenger to manage calls and messages
Avoid social media use while driving
Do not use a vehicle's 'infotainment' screen or other portable video players
'Do Not Disturb' feature, silence notifications, or place your phone out of reach in the glove box or back seat if you struggle to resist checking your phone
For more information on distracted driving, click here.
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