H 4224

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 4224
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A concurrent RESOLUTION
TO DECLARE THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2025 AS "DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS MONTH" THROUGHOUT OUR STATE
AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS TO PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING BEHAVIORS
AND PLEDGE TO DRIVE DISTRACTION FREE.
Whereas, 1,048 South
Carolinians lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes in 2023, including
126 motorcyclists; 27 powered cycles, other than motorcycles; 26 pedalcyclists;
and 186 pedestrians; and
Whereas, talking on a mobile
phone, even when done while it is in "hands free" mode; texting; or programming
a dashboard infotainment system or Global Positioning System device diverts
drivers' attention away from safe driving and results in physical, manual, and
cognitive distraction; and
Whereas, South Carolina
continues to have the highest number of fatalities in the United States per
miles driven, and all South Carolinians deserve to live and work in safe
communities; and
Whereas, the National
Safety Council Southeastern Chapter, South Carolina Trucking Association,
Palmetto Cycling Coalition, ABATE of South Carolina, State Farm Insurance
Companies, and the South Carolina Motorcycle Safety Task Force work to promote
policies, practices, and procedures leading to increased safety, protection,
and health in business and industry, in schools and colleges, on roads and
highways, and in homes and communities across South Carolina; and
Whereas, spring is a
time of year when people begin to log more miles on our roads, and it is
therefore imperative to focus attention on motor vehicle safety to prevent
injuries, death, and other losses in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General
Assembly, by this resolution, declare the month of April 2025 as "Distracted
Driver Awareness Month" throughout our State and encourage all South Carolina
citizens to practice safe driving behaviors and pledge to drive distraction
free.
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