HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REQUEST FOR INTERIM STUDY PROPOSAL
DATE: June 13, 2012
BY REPRESENTATIVE(S):
McDaniel, Jeannie
TOPIC OF THE PROPOSAL:
Safer Motoring – Distracted Driving
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS ON THE SCOPE OF THE STUDY PROPOSAL:
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The Oklahoma Distracted Driving Task Force is focusing on an educational campaign to spread the word about the dangers associated with distracted driving. This would be an opportunity to present their findings and concerns before the Public Safety Committee leaders prior to session. The group has come together to promote the educational efforts to prevent “distracted driving”. They are joining national and local campaigns, such as Generation Txt with the Crime Commission that work to educate and prevent accidents.
Source – Tulsa World, 6/10/2012
· Research from the US Dept. of Transportation claims that texting while driving increases a driver’s crash risk 23 times
· The average texting driver takes his or her eyes off the road for about 4.6 seconds, which at 55 mph is the length of a football fields
The task force is made up of the Oklahoma Safety Council, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and law enforcement from across the state.
IF PRIVATE CITIZENS OR ORGANIZATIONS ARE TO BE NOTIFIED OF MEETING, LIST NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES:
Chuck MaiAAA Oklahoma
/ Garry Thomas, Director
Oklahoma Hwy Safety Office
Dave Koeneke,
Executive Director
OK Safety Council
www.oksafety.org
405-848-8626 / Various Law Enforcement agencies
Capt. Pete Norwood
DPS – Legislative Liaison
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FILE IN CHIEF CLERK’S OFFICE PROPOSAL NUMBER 12-047
Last revision date: 6/13/2012 9:23:24 am