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This resolution declares April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Illinois, addressing a critical public safety issue highlighted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which reported 3,308 nationwide fatalities from distracted driving in 2022. The resolution emphasizes the disproportionate impact on young drivers aged 15-19 and recognizes the role of technological advancements, particularly smartphones, in increasing distracted driving incidents. It specifically highlights the work of Sydney Daniel and her Time to Turn Off platform, which has educated over 6,000 students through collaborations with organizations like Illinois State Police, Country Financial Insurance, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and End Distracted Driving (endDD). The resolution encourages Illinois residents to use the awareness month as an opportunity to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving, promote awareness campaigns through schools, workplaces, and community organizations, support law enforcement efforts to enforce distracted driving laws, and share personal stories to inspire behavioral change. Additionally, the resolution directs copies of the document to be delivered to Governor JB Pritzker and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=113&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104