Bill Text: MI SR0040 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution commemorating April 2017 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-30 - Adopted [SR0040 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0040-Enrolled.html
SR40, As Adopted by Senate, March 30, 2017
Senator Casperson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 40.
A resolution commemorating April 2017 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Whereas, Distracted driving claims the lives of thousands of people each year and causes
hundreds of thousands of injuries; and
Whereas, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 94 percent of car
crashes are the result of driver error; and
Whereas, 2015 Michigan Statistics statistics report there were 297,023 crashes and 963 fatal crashes, a 10 percent increase from 2014; and
Whereas, 2015 Michigan Statistics show Distracted Driving crashes nationwide have increased 10 percent over 2014, which is largest percentage increase in 50 years; and
Whereas, 2015 Michigan Statistics report that 16 year old crashes in Michigan increase 138 percent, and 15 and younger crashes increased by 67 percent, and an increase for every driver 20 years old and under; and
Whereas, According to the Centers for Disease Control, in the United States 8 people are killed and 1,161 injured every day in crashes that are reported to involve distracted driving; and
Whereas, The improved health and well-being of Michigan citizens are a direct result of increased awareness about the dangers of distracted driving; and
Whereas, The improved health and well-being of Michigan citizens are a direct result of
increased awareness about the dangers of distracted driving; and
Whereas, Local communities across the state and the Michigan Teen Safe Driving Coalition
are committed to reducing the number of traffic deaths and injuries in the state of Michigan by
educating motorists and bringing awareness to dangerous driving behaviors; and
Whereas, The campaign against distracted driving has also been immensely aided by law
enforcement efforts in Michigan; and
Whereas, A month dedicated to programs and activities about distracted driving will greatly
raise awareness; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize April 2017 as Distracted Driving
Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of Kelsey Raffaele.