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MI SR0173

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Randy Richardville

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

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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