Colorado State Patrol urges Coloradans to limit distractions while driving
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and the Weld County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) wanted to lower the number of fatal crashes happening throughout the county, so they partnered up and reduced that number by nearly 50% in 2020.
Courtesy of the Weld County Sheriff's Office
Eighty-five percent of Colorado drivers have admitted to driving while distracted on a daily basis, the Colorado State Patrol said.
In response, CSP officials are urging all drivers to “Drop it and Drive.”
“Every driver has a role in making Colorado roadways safer,” said Col. Matthew Packard, chief of the CSP. “Our troopers and local enforcement partners cannot be everywhere at once, so make the smart decision to save a life, possibly your own.”
According to the CSP, distracted driving is one of the top reasons along with speed and people driving under the influence for for crashes resulting in an injury or death.
The CSP estimates 42 accidents happen on Colorado’s roadways daily as a result of distracted driving.
They hope through the “Drop it and Drive” campaign that number lessens by offering some tips:
- Turn on “Do Not Disturb” on your phone while driving
- Have auto-response turned on for incoming texts while driving
- If you have a passenger, let them control the music or GPS
- Preprogram radio stations and final destination before shifting into drive.
“When it comes to distractions: drop it and drive,” Packard said.
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