The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the launch of a statewide distracted driving enforcement and new public awareness campaign during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
In partnership with State and local law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the campaign will step up efforts to enforce distracted-driving laws from April 1 to April 30, 2025. Additionally, CTDOT is launching a new public awareness campaign to show how distractions are causing crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Connecticut roads.
Nationally in 2022, 3,308 people were killed, and nearly 290,000 people were injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers. In Connecticut in 2022, the last year of verifiable data, there were 5,318 crashes attributed to distracted driving that resulted in eight fatalities and more than 787 injuries.
“Safety should always be the top priority for drivers, and that means focusing on the road, not on a screen,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “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.”
“One moment of distraction can change everything,” said Colonel Daniel Loughman, Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police. “Stay focused, stay responsible, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.”
“Every year, hundreds of crashes occur on our roadways due to drivers being distracted by their devices,” said Watertown Police Chief Josh Bernegger, Chairman of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Traffic Safety Committee. “Connecticut’s police officers are committed to keeping our roads and highways safe for all and will be actively enforcing the state’s distracted driving laws.”
The CTDOT urges drivers to prioritize safety by eliminating distractions while driving. Follow these simple tips to stay safe on the road:
- If you need to send or receive a text, pull over and park in a safe location before using your phone.
- Designate a passenger to manage calls and messages while you drive.
- Avoid social media use while driving—no post is worth risking your life.
- Do not use a vehicle’s “infotainment” screen or other portable video players while operating a motor vehicle.
- If you struggle to resist checking your device, enable the “Do Not Disturb” feature, silence notifications, or place your phone out of reach in the glove box or back seat until you arrive.
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