2018


Planning Has Begun.


Second Annual Arizona Distracted Driving Awareness Summit scheduled for January 24, 2018.
Stay tuned for more information over the next few weeks as updates become available.


Please CONTACT US to learn more, spread the word, or to join the coalition to end distracted driving.


2017


1st Arizona Distracted Driving Awareness Summit a HUGE SUCCESS!

With nearly 400 people in attendance, the inaugural Arizona Distracted Diving Summit can be seen as nothing less than a resounding success for Arizona families and drivers.


Visit the following links to news stations and videos for details:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjOrc6oHtVg&feature=youtu.be

http://www.lawtigers.com/arizona-distracted-driving-summit-a-strong-collaboration/

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2017/01/24/arizona-legislators-take-small-step-ban-texting-while-driving/97003930/

https://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/arizona-distracted-driving-summit/

http://azcentral.eventsabout.com/performer.aspx?perf_id=2380146

https://kxci.org/2017/01/ptp-episode-14-distracted-driving-summit/

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/34347500/distracted-driving-summit-fights-for-uniform-state-laws

https://wesavelives.org/candace-lightner-speaks-arizona-distracted-driving-awareness-summit/

http://ktar.com/story/1438482/arizona-texting-and-driving-ban-likely-to-only-affect-teenagers/

http://communitycause.org/events/distracted-driving-summit/

http://www.12news.com/news/local/arizona/arizona-takes-small-step-toward-banning-texting-while-driving/392424878

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wesley-Bolin-Memorial-Plaza/215877831780704

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/science-technology/article128464764.html


Driving While Distracted: What can be done to stop it? CNN REPORT, August 9, 2016

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/05/health/distracted-driving-solutions-beyond-technology/


Texting and driving: Should Arizona ban it?
http://www.azfamily.com/story/31146412/texting-and-driving-should-arizona-ban-it?autostart=true

Governors Highway Safety Association: Distracted Driving Laws in 2016

http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html


AZ may become one of last states to punish texting and driving

http://www.kvoa.com/story/31100435/az-may-become-one-of-last-states-to-punish-texting-and-driving#.Vq6px3kZclM.email



2015


Tempe OKs toughest texting and driving law in Arizona

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2015/09/25/tempe-oks-toughest-texting-and-driving-law-arizona/72754156/


Gilbert campaign targets distracted driving

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/gilbert/2015/06/30/gilbert-campaign-targets-distracted-driving/29517143/


Passenger catches Valley Metro driver texting behind the wheel

http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/south-phoenix/passenger-catches-valley-metro-driver-texting-behind-the-wheel 


Fallen DPS officer's family begs lawmakers to ban texting

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/12-news/2015/02/04/12news-dps-officer-family-supports-ban-texting-and-driving/22868661/



2014


Distracted Driving Causing Crashes in Arizona, but Cell Phones Not the Biggest Cause

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/distracted-driving-causing-crashes-in-arizona-but-cell-phones-not-the-biggest-cause-6641828






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