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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE
February 11, 2016 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor, Harris Dodd and Lassa,
cosponsored by Representatives
Berceau, Jorgensen, Ohnstad, Sinicki,
Spreitzer, Subeck and Zepnick. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.
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1Relating to: proclaiming April 2016 as National Distracted Driving Awareness
2Month in Wisconsin.
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Whereas, in 2013, 3,154 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving
4distracted drivers; and
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Whereas, in 2013, approximately 424,000 people were injured in motor vehicle
6crashes involving distracted drivers; and
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Whereas, 10 percent of drivers of all ages under the age of 20 involved in fatal
8crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash; and
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Whereas, drivers in their 20s make up 27 percent of the distracted drivers in
10fatal crashes; and
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Whereas, at any given daylight moment across America, approximately
12660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while
13driving, a number that has held steady since 2010; and
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1Whereas, engaging in visual-manual subtasks (such as reaching for a phone,
2dialing, and texting) associated with the use of hand-held phones and other portable
3devices increased the risk of getting into a crash by three times; and
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Whereas, five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while
5texting; when traveling at 55 mph, that is enough time to cover the length of a football
6field blindfolded; and
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Whereas, a quarter of teens respond to a text message once or more every time
8they drive; and
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Whereas, 20 percent of teens and 10 percent of parents admit that they have
10extended, multi-message text conversations while driving; now, therefore, be it
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11Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
12hereby proclaims April 2016 as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in
13Wisconsin.
