National Distracted Driving Awareness Month - One Text Or Call Could Wreck It All!

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Why would MCFRS become involved in an awareness campaign like this? Because, sadly, our fire and rescue personnel respond to car crashes each and every day to assist those who have been injured -- or worse. This includes pedestrians who have been struck as well.

The vast majority of these crashes are preventable and our goal is to prevent folks from having to make that 9-1-1 call. Distracted driving is definitely preventable.

Remember, one text or call could wreck it all! Visit our partners in safety to learn more: http://www.distraction.gov

AT&T The Last Text Documentary

A powerful video that AT&T has produced regarding texting and driving. Please take some time to watch this and share as you feel appropriate.
 
And please remember NOT to text while driving!

Reminder - As of Oct. 1, Texting While Driving is ILLEGAL in Maryland

I thought it would be a good time to remind all of you of the recent law that became effective on October 1st.  Please take a moment to review the fact sheet put out by our friends from the Maryland Highway Administration.

Remember, the last thing we at MCFRS want to do is meet you by "accident!"

Stay Safe,

Bill D.

Fact Sheet Texting_Cell 2011