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TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 AS "DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, a projected 1,189 South Carolinians lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes in 2021, including 159 motorcyclists, 21 bicyclists, and 195 pedestrians, making 2021 the deadliest year on our roadways in the past five years; and
Whereas, talking on a mobile phone even in hands-free mode, texting, programming your dashboard infotainment system or GPS device can divert your attention away from driving and result in physical, manual, and cognitive distraction; and
Whereas, South Carolina continues to have the highest number of fatalities in the United States per miles driven, and all South Carolinians deserve to live and work in safe communities; and
Whereas, the National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter, South Carolina Trucking Association, Palmetto Cycling Coalition, ABATE of South Carolina, and State Farm work to promote policies, practices and procedures leading to increased safety, protection, and health in business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and highways, and in homes and communities in South Carolina; and
Whereas, spring is a time when people begin to log more miles on the road and it is imperative to focus attention on motor vehicle safety to prevent injuries, death and loss in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives do hereby proclaim April 2022 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" throughout the State and encourage all citizens of South Carolina to practice safe driving behaviors and pledge to drive distraction-free.
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