nddc events

Link to event page on current site: https://usnddc.org/do-not-disturb-while-driving-day/
Information: October 20, 2022, is the first-ever national Do Not Disturb While Driving Day. This day is to highlight the continuing danger of using a cell phone while driving, and to educate the public on how technology can help stop distractions.
You have a choice! Show you care about the lives of your friends, family members and even strangers. We urge you—choose to stay safe by turning on the do not disturb function on your phone today and tell others to do the same.

Information about Webinar: On April 13, 2022, the NTSB, in conjunction with the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) hosted a virtual distracted driving roundtable to raise awareness about the continued dangers we face from distracted driving. The roundtable was facilitated by NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg and featured speakers from NDDC Committee Members, and focused on three key components needed to end distracted driving: education, legislation, enforcement, technology, and the use of the Safe System Approach.

Event information: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a live virtual event on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The press conference will focus on coordinated federal and state high-visibility enforcement efforts to combat texting and other forms of distracted driving.
NHTSA Deputy Administrator Dr. Steven Cliff will be joined by:

• U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN),
• Robyn Robertson, National Distracted Driving Coalition
Jennifer Weaver, distracted-driving impact speaker, and Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Ohio State Highway Patrol. Event Recording