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This Resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2024 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights the significant dangers and preventable deaths caused by distracted driving, which includes not only cell phone use but also other activities like eating or adjusting vehicle controls. It cites statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showing thousands of deaths and injuries annually due to distracted driving, emphasizing that these tragedies are entirely preventable through increased public awareness and education. The resolution's core purpose is to encourage the Governor to make this proclamation to draw attention to this critical public safety issue.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/J2041