Nevada law enforcement remind drivers 'one text or call could wreck it all'
Law enforcement agencies statewide will be Joining Forces and focusing on distracted drivers Jan. 8-22. The Nevada Highway Patrol will be working diligently to urge motorists to keep your eyes on the road and put away cell phones or other items that cause distractions.
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that taking your eyes off the road for even one second can change your life or someone else’s life forever. Anything that takes your undivided attention from the task of driving is a distraction. Put down the distractions and Drive Safe, Nevada.
For resources about distracted driving, please visit:
http://www.distraction.gov/stats-research-laws/facts-and-statistics.html
For more information on Joining Forces and other statewide traffic safety programs, please visit http://www.zerofatalitiesnv.com.