At Skippack Fire Co., our members respond to our share of motor vehicle crashes. We encourage you to view the video and take some tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA).

"Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences – including fines – of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel while driving.

In 2023, there were 3,275 people killed and nearly 325,000 people injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers.

Consider these tips for safe driving:

*If you have to text, pull over to a safe location and park your car — only then should you read or send the text message.
*Distracted driving isn’t just texting, scrolling through social media or messaging while driving is distracted driving too.
*Appoint your passenger as the “designated texter” to respond to calls or messages.
*Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, silence notifications, or put your phone away so you won't be tempted to respond.