On Tuesday, July 23 from 1:00-2:45pm ET, the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) will host a live webinar highlighting its recent report, “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Distracted Driving Laws”. Please make plans to join us by registering via the link below. We also ask that you share this information with your networks and/or on your social channels.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Distracted Driving Laws
Live Webinar
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
1:00-2:45pm ET
Register Online: https://bit.ly/webinar-effectiveness-laws
What Will Be Discussed:
Several US jurisdictions have moved to implement some form of legislation prohibiting handheld phone use, texting, and even other forms of distraction in the past decade. In some jurisdictions, the primary focus has been on young drivers or other special populations, whereas in others these bans have been applicable to drivers of all ages.
Legislation imposing a reasonable penalty for risky behavior communicates that the level of risk is unacceptable and aims to discourage risk-taking by changing social norms. Consistent enforcement to raise awareness and create strong general and specific deterrent effects is another important element which is essential to influence behaviors on the road. In this regard, drivers must believe there is a real likelihood of detection, but also perceive there is a real likelihood of being sanctioned. Finally, it is essential that these laws are evaluated to ensure they are positively affecting driver behavior and the choices they make on the road as well as reducing crashes and injuries.
During the session, panelists will discuss:
- The status and scope of existing distracted driving laws and their known effectiveness.
- Fundamental considerations which should be discussed as part of the planning process to ensure law evaluations achieve objectives and provide actionable information.
- Useful resources that can support the development of evaluation plans.