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IL SR0208
Resolution
Status
5/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cristina Castro
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AI Summary
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Declares the fourth week of April 2019 as "Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week" in remembrance of John M. Sligting
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Identifies distracted driving activities including texting, cell phone use, radio adjustment, and passenger interaction as major safety concerns
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Notes that distracted driving caused 3,459 deaths nationally in 2015
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Recognizes partnerships between the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, American Automobile Association, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Illinois High School & College Driver Education Association to promote traffic safety education and enforcement
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Directs distribution of resolution copies to participating law enforcement and traffic safety organizations
Legislative Description
DISTRACTED DRIVING WEEK
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
5/31/2019