Distracted driving is a significant public safety threat for all road users, including first responders managing crash scenes. Wherever they occur, crash scenes are a first responder’s place of work, and we need to assist them in performing their duties by keeping them safe. Their efforts not only provide victims with the immediate care they need and families with the answers to help them move forward but also help prevent the additional loss of life. Many communities employ Community Risk Reduction (CRR) programs using data-driven education, engineering, and enforcement to prevent crashes, reduce injuries, and protect both drivers and emergency responders on local roadways.
This webinar shares information about three core strategies to support CRR: public education opportunities; data tracking, and enforcement & policy. Presenters will present tools and available resources for effectively partnering with local schools (K-12) as well as driver education programs to host prevention activities and teen driver safety programs. Opportunities for using local crash data and/or telematics platforms to identify high-risk areas and times for distracted driving incidents as well as options to supporting local high-visibility enforcement and strict hands-free driving laws will be shared. Strategies available to first responders to increase their safety will also be discussed.
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