Omaha Police are asking people to stay alert while driving. The department's official Twitter account tweeted the state needs stronger laws when it comes to distracted driving and said it can just as danger as driving under the influence.
Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens and impact people of all ages. In 2016, the number of people dying in crashes involving at least one young driver totaled 4,853 - National Safety Council. #ProjectNightLife #DrivetoSurvive #OPD via @OPDSgtBonacci pic.twitter.com/AYdzWcvcS7
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) November 19, 2018
Absolutely. The goal of #ProjectNightLife is to reduce teen involved serious injury and fatality crashes. We do this through education and enforcement operations. via @OPDSgtBonacci
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) November 19, 2018
Unfortunately, texting is a secondary law. I wish that wasn’t the case because #DistractedDriving is just as bad as impaired driving. via @OPDSgtBonacci
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) November 19, 2018
We need stronger distracted driving laws. In 2016, distracted driving claimed 3,450 lives on our nation’s roads according to @NHTSAgov. However, I do not waiver on seatbelt use and enforcement. All lives are precious. via @OPDSgtBonacci
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) November 19, 2018
