Distracted Driving Month in April: Drop It and Drive

March 29, 2023
distracted driving month april

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the nation. The Arlington Heights Police are urging drivers to drop their phones and focus on the road with a not-so-subtle reminder: “Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the Other.”

Texting while driving puts everyone on the road at risk by distracting a driver visually, manually and cognitively. Distracted Driving is not just limited to use of cell phone, it’s anything removing your undivided attention to the task of driving a vehicle. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re working to increase awareness of these dangers and encourage all motorists to give driving their full attention.

During April, you will see increased law enforcement efforts as officers stop and ticket anyone who violates distracted driving and other Illinois motor vehicle laws.

In support of this effort, the Arlington Heights Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies around Illinois the entire month of April.

The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.