WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released a new public service announcement (PSA) promoting the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Faces of Distracted Driving” series, which has been viewed over 100,000 times since its launch in November 2010.
Watch: “Faces of Distracted Driving: Get the Message:” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjmlv1rbGKE
The 30-second PSA, “Get the Message,” features clips from people from across the country who lost loved ones in distracted driving crashes and have spoken out through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Faces of Distracted Driving” campaign. “Get the Message” is available for download on www.distraction.gov.
“I thank all of the families of distracted driving victims who have bravely chosen to share their stories of loss with the world,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “The response to their heartbreaking stories has been overwhelming and their efforts to build public awareness are helping to save lives. I urge everyone to watch our ‘Faces of Distracted Driving’ series at distraction.gov and to remember: talking or texting while driving is not worth the risk.”
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Faces of Distracted Driving” video series shines a light on the tragic consequences of texting and cell phone use while driving. In 2009, nearly 5,500 people died and half a million were injured in accidents involving a distracted driver.
WATCH: “Faces of Distracted Driving” – www.distraction.gov/faces
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