Officials are strongly advising against messages that could potentially confuse or distract drivers. The primary reason behind this move is the growing concern over distracted driving, which has been a significant contributor to road accidents in recent times.
We've all been guilty of distracted driving before. Whether it's talking on the phone, texting and driving, or yelling at the kids in the backseat, there's a lot more than just driving going on in most vehicles.
According to the National Safety Council, distracted driving (that's driving while looking at your phone) accounts for 1.6 million crashes each year - that's about 1 in every 4 accidents!
You see it every day. People yakking, texting, or browsing Facebook on their cell phones--while they're driving. In Louisiana, it's illegal for drivers under the age of 18 to use a cell phone at all while driving. Drivers of any age are prohibited by law from texting while driving...
We all know the dangers of distracted driving, but a majority of us still text and drive. According to a recent AT&T poll of over 2,000 respondents, 7-in-10 people admit to using their cell phones while driving. But it's not limited to texting; many of us are checking email, scrolling through Facebook, and even snapping selfies.
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