DC turns to tech to bring down distracted driving; rates drop 45%

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DC turns to tech to bring down distracted driving; rates drop 45%

Distracted driving is a persistent safety concern that significantly increases the risk of traffic crashes. In 2024, the Highway Safety Office in Washington, D.C.

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05/01/2025

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Gregory, Matt

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WUSA9

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https://www.wusa9.com/article/tech/dc-uses-new-tech-to-drive-down-distracted-dr…