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Driving distractions have become commonplace in the U.S. Whether you\u2019re texting, applying makeup, setting your GPS, or even finding your favorite radio station, you\u2019ve become a distracted driver.<\/p>\n

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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so from the 4 -11 you may see increased law enforcement on local roadways<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In 2020 alone, when there\u2019s was significantly less commuting, distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives in America according to the NHTSA. On average, nine people die every day from distracted driving. All preventable!<\/p>\n

Your cellphone can cost you up to $175 in fines + points in MD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most common forms of driving distractions involve your cellphone. Sending\/reading texts, making a phone call, or scrolling through social media. The Old Line State forbids talking or texting from a handheld phone while behind the wheel. As taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can lead to a crash.<\/p>\n

Over 16,000 MD citations for handheld cell phone use<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Penalties in 2021 for driving while texting in MD ranged from $75 to $175 in fines according to the Maryland General Assembly. Plus, can add points to drivers in certain situations. In 2021, Maryland law enforcement officers issued 16,449 citations for handheld cell phone use and 797 citations for texting while driving.<\/p>\n

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Maryland has a little over 4.5million licensed drivers (Statista)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The year before, when most of America was under lockdown, there were 18,257 handheld cell phone citations issued along with 941 texting citations. In the Old Line State, distracted driving went up on Fridays, decreasing on the weekend. Day-to-day rush hour accounted for 30% of distracted crashes resulting in injuries.<\/p>\n

Your local distracted driver in MD is his mid-thirties<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Crash data reveals a typical distracted driver in Maryland involved in a crash is 21 to 34 years old, with 80% of distracted drivers fatalities male. Most distracted driving crashes take place in Prince George\u2019s and Baltimore Counties. By 2022, there were over 14,000 crashes involving distracted drivers in MD, resulting in over 3,000 injuries and over 50 fatalities according to Maryland attorney R. Miller.<\/p>\n

Distracted driving crashes went up 12% in 2021 alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to Maryland\u2019s Dept. of Transportation\u2019s Zero Deaths MD imitative, an average of over 53,000 distracted driving crashes happened on Maryland roads EACH YEAR between 2017 and 2021. In this five-year period, distracted driving was a factor in 48% of all traffic crashes, and 38% of all fatalities. On average, over 24,000 people were injured or killed per year because of distracted driving.<\/p>\n

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In 2022, over 4,000 crashes in MD were caused by drivers using cell phones when behind the wheel<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Be a responsible, defensive driver<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you must send or read a text, take the time and put in the fort to pull over, away from moving vehicles. If you\u2019re riding with another passenger, have them respond to SMS messages or phone call. After all, you\u2019re responsible for the two of you, not to mention every other vehicle on the road with you. Forget apps, social media, phone calls, and notifications. Make sure your vehicle\u2019s paperwork is up to date.<\/p>\n

Check car insurance, registration card and license plate<\/a>, don\u2019t forget that sticker\/decal. When you\u2019re behind the wheel, your focus should completely be on the road ahead. If you\u2019re tired\/drowsy, anxious, or in any way uncomfortable steering that wheel, pull over to safety. Always!<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s honor and celebrate April\u2019s National Distracted Driving Awareness month; pay extra attention behind the wheel, put your phone away, and be a defensive driver #DrivingSafety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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