U Drive U Text U Pay 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently publicizing their U Drive. U Text. U Pay. anti-distracted driving campaign. Since April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, officials with the NHTSA are hoping that the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign will help to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of texting while driving.  

Although there can be many types of distractions behind the wheel, texting still seems to be one of the most pervasive and dangerous forms of distracted driving. In response to this ongoing problem, the NHTSA will be conducting the High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) media campaign during the first week of April (April 3-10, 2023). During this time, campaign materials will be broadcast on a variety of different media outlets. Officials with the NHTSA are also hoping this campaign will help to aid law enforcement efforts during National Distracted Driving Month.  

U.S. Distracted Driving Stats  

  • In 2020, 3,142 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers in the U.S.  
  • In 2020, eight percent of fatal crashes were reported as being distraction-affected.
  • 13 percent of all police-reported traffic crashes were listed as distraction-affected in 2020. 
  • In 2020, there were 587 non occupants (pedestrians, cyclists and others) killed in distracted driving crashes in the U.S.  
  • Six percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2020 were reported as distracted at the time of the crash.  
  • Seven percent of drivers, ages 15 to 20 years old, involved in fatal crashes in 2020 were reported as distracted.  

Distracted Driving Accidents in Southern California  

Distracted driving accidents in Southern California and throughout the U.S. are completely preventable. If you’ve been injured by a distracted driver in San Diego, Los Angeles or anywhere in Southern California, it’s important to speak with a Personal Injury lawyer about your case. You may be entitled to compensation to pay for medical bills, lost wages and other expenses associated with your injuries.  

If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a distracted driving accident in San Diego or anywhere in Southern California, contact the skilled team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. at 1.800.GO.HARRIS for a free case consultation today.