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MI SR0173
Resolution
AI Summary
- Declares September 19, 2012, as No Texting While Driving - Pledge Day in Michigan
- Notes that 16 percent of fatal auto collisions in 2009 involved distracted driving, with 18 percent of those deaths involving cell phone use
- Identifies texting while driving as the most dangerous cell phone-related driving task, with drivers who text more likely to be involved in collisions
- Encourages all drivers to avoid distractions including text messaging to prevent injury and loss of life on Michigan roadways
- Partners with AT&T, telecommunications providers, and safety and law enforcement agencies to raise awareness about dangers of texting while driving
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare September 19, 2012, as No Texting While Driving - Pledge Day in the state of Michigan.
No Texting While Driving - Pledge Day
Last Action
Adopted
9/19/2012
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