Avoid Distracted Driving - It's the Law

How many times have you driven behind someone who was clearly distracted while driving? Or maybe worse, how many times have you texted while driving?

Arizona recently passed new distracted driving laws, meaning you can’t hold your electronic devices while driving.

Did you know, more than 3,000 people died in car crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017?

Sending or getting a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. That’s the equivalent of driving blind at 55 miles per hour for the length of an entire football field. It’s also a mental distraction.

Goodyear Police suggest following these steps for a safer driving experience:

Need to text? Pull off the roadway and park your car in a safe location.

Designate a passenger as your “designated texter.”

Don’t get on social media while driving, not to mention sending emails or watching videos.

Too tempting? Put your cell phone out of reach while behind the wheel.