Distraction.gov is a website maintained by the U.S. Department of Transportation. They, like many others, are concerned about the increasing number of distracted drivers on our nation's roadways. The U.S. DOT believes that distracted driving is, "a serious, life-threatening practice" and they have vowed not to rest until they have stopped it.

The site is easily accessible to those in both the private and public sectors. This means that average citizens such as yourself, along with advocacy groups and state DOT's, can benefit from the information provided here. Listed below you will find some of the key pages on the website. You may click on any of the underlined words or phrases to visit the distraction.gov website directly.

• Stats and Facts- Here you will find both facts and statistics that relate to distracted driving. Some of the topics discussed on this page include the three types of distraction, the use of electronic devices when driving and a list of distracting activities. Statistics listed here include the fact that in 2008 almost 20 percent of all crashes involved some type of distraction.
• State Laws- Laws by state as they relate to distracted driving are listed here. In Wisconsin there is just one law banning texting for all drivers. This is a primary law and will go into effect in December of 2010. Illinois has enacted more distracted driving laws. Laws in this state include a ban on all cell phone use for bus drivers and novice drivers, a ban on texting for all drivers and a ban on the use of cell phones while driving in a school or highway construction zone.
• Campaign Tools- There are many ways you can get involved in preventing distracted driving. Did you know that in 2008 nearly 6,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver? This fact alone should drive all of us to work harder to prevent distracted driving. To do so, distraction.gov has compiled a list of resources for you to read and share with those in your community. Together we can work to stop distracted driving.

As personal injury lawyers in Milwaukee, Wis., we have seen too many drivers and bikers injured, even killed by a distracted driver. We hope that the above information will give you the tools you need to prevent distracted driving in your family and across your community.

If you have been injured in a car accident, please feel free to contact an attorney and request your free copy of The Ultimate Guide for Automobile Accident Victims.

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