The Role of Technology in Preventing Distracted Driving
Join us for a four-part webinar series highlighting the life-saving role technology plays in reducing distraction behind the wheel.Innovation That Saves Lives
Technology is reshaping how we prevent distracted driving. While smartphones and in-car screens have introduced new risks, innovative solutions are helping us turn the tide. From driver monitoring systems and crash-avoidance features to enforcement tools and behavior-based incentive programs, we’re spotlighting what works—and how you can use it in your community.
Upcoming Webinars: The Role of Technology in Preventing Distracted Driving
Join the National Distracted Driving Coalition for a special four-part webinar series exploring how technology can prevent distraction behind the wheel. Hear from experts across the country as they share insights, research, and tools you can use in your community.
Hosted via Zoom | Free to attend | Registration required
February 24, 2026 at 11:00AM ET
Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems: How These Technologies Can Prevent Distracted Driving
Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems leverage discrete sensors to ensure drivers are paying attention to the roadways and are not driving while distracted, drowsy, or impaired. This session will explain how the technology works, why it has become a critical component of ADAS systems, and how it is being used around the world by some of the world’s biggest automotive brands, to prevent distracted driving.
Speakers:
JT Griffin, Principal, Griffin Strategies
Aimee Cox, Research Scientist, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Upcoming Webinar Schedule:
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The Future of Road Safety: Tech in Distracted Driving Enforcement
Join our webinar to discover cutting-edge technology empowering distracted driving enforcement. Learn about innovative solutions that help law enforcement determine violations that have historically been difficult to see. We’ll explore practical applications for law enforcement, improving data collection, and ultimately enhancing road safety in your community. Presenters will highlight results of their programs to reduce distracted driving.
Speakers:
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Crash Avoided: The Role of ADAS in Mitigating the Effects of Distracted Driving
Explore how advances in vehicle technology such as automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist are helping address vehicle crashes. This session will also include a discussion on the role of the driver and some of the important do’s and don’ts when it comes to new technology and driver distraction. Participants will gain insight into how these innovations are shaping safer roadways today, while also learning why human responsibility remains critical even with advanced driver-assist systems in place.
Speakers:
Paul Scullion, Director of Safety Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Past Webinars
December 11, 2025 at 11:00AM ET
Telematics: Incentivizing Safe Driving & Reducing Crashes
This webinar explores how real-world driving data and behavioral insights come together through telematics to identify risks and improve roadway safety. You’ll learn how telematics measures actual behind-the-wheel behavior, informs effective feedback and incentive strategies, and has helped reduce crash-related behaviors like phone distraction and speeding.
Speakers:
Ryan McMahon, Senior Vice President, Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Dr. Kit Delgado (MD), Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania
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A Coalition Committed to Solutions
This webinar series is hosted by the National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) as part of our mission to elevate proven strategies for safer roads. Our panelists include national experts and practitioners using technology to create meaningful change.
The National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) brings together experts from transportation, public health, law enforcement, research, industry, and advocacy—working together to eliminate distracted driving through coordinated, evidence-based action.
Together, we can create safer streets and a stronger culture of attentive driving.