HS Students Help Create Video About Distracted Driving

Editor’s note: We published this story earlier in the week, but here it is again in case you missed it.

With schools back in session throughout the state, East Catholic High School has teamed up with the Connecticut State Police and two area businesses to remind teenagers and adults about the perils of texting while driving.

The Silent Partner, a Manchester-based marketing firm, and Monaco Ford of Glastonbury worked with the school and state troopers to produce this short, powerful video illustrating the dangers of distracted driving.

Texting while driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents, which is why there is a primary law that makes this activity illegal in Connecticut. All drivers, including adult, novice and school bus drivers, are prohibited from texting while driving.

Additionally, drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to text or talk on a hand-held cell phone. Unlike adult drivers, novice drivers can’t use hands-free cell phones. Novice drivers are also prohibited from using any other electronic device while behind the wheel. This is also a primary law.

According to www.distraction.gov, 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving crashes in 2013.

Photo and video courtesy The Silent Partner Marketing