Throughout the country and here in Pennsylvania, distracted driving is a leading cause of car crashes that result in death or serious injury. In 2023, there were 11,262 crashes in our state that were attributed to distracted driving and, tragically, 65 people lost their lives as a result. It is also possible that the actual number of these instances is much higher as distracted driving tends to be underreported as a cause.
 
Typical distractions while driving include cell phone use, talking to passengers, eating and drinking, grooming, and playing with the car’s stereo or navigation system. While people of all ages can be distracted while driving, younger drivers are particularly vulnerable. However, public education and greater awareness of the dangers of distracted driving have been proven to be effective tools in reducing risky driving behaviors. This is why, in an effort to bring more attention of this issue to everyone in the Commonwealth, especially our younger drivers, I am introducing a resolution that will designate April 2025 as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.
 
As state representatives, we have made a commitment to protect the people we have been elected to serve. Please join me in co-sponsoring this resolution to educate all drivers in Pennsylvania on the dangers of distracted driving so we can change behaviors and save countless lives.