City of Southlake issued the following announcement.
Let’s make the world a better place with a resolution to stop distracted driving.
We’re constantly sending friends and family photos of our dog, memes and links to viral videos through text messages. As much as you would like to respond when you’re driving, DON’T. It can wait.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed the lives of 2,841 individuals in 2018. Similar research by the Texas Department of Transportation in 2019 showed 97,853 crashes were due to distracted driving, inattention or cell phone use.
This year, make it your resolution to stop texting and driving and help create safer roads for everyone.
For more information on the It Can Wait movement, visit www.ItCanWait.com.
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