Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow urges the Louisiana State Police to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at addressing the growing issue of distracted driving, which significantly contributes to traffic accidents and fatalities in the state. The resolution highlights the various distractions that compromise driver attention, such as mobile phone use and in-vehicle technologies, and emphasizes the need for enhanced driver education. It also points out the increasing use of modern traffic control designs, like traffic circles, and the confusion many drivers face when navigating these structures.

The resolution calls for the Louisiana State Police to analyze the primary causes of distracted driving incidents and to explore the potential implementation of driver refresher courses to improve public awareness and defensive driving skills. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be reported to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, as well as to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, no later than sixty days before the start of the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature.