STAFF REPORT :::
What is distracted driving?
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger and bystander safety. These types of distractions include:
Texting
Grooming
Reading, including maps
Using a navigation system
Watching a video
Adjusting a radio, CD player or MP3 player
Eating and drinking
The Griffin Police Department’s Distracted Driving Initiative has been enacted. The goal of the Police Department is to make the roads safer for everyone. Police officers will be looking for distracted drivers and issuing tickets for those who choose to drive while distracted. For example, weaving over the roadway may be a result of a person being distracted using a device. Keep in mind that texting while driving (or stopped at a traffic light, etc.), by itself is illegal and you could be issued a citation. The Griffin Police Department would like to remind all motorists that distracted driving is dangerous driving.
Driving while distracted will cost you the price of a ticket, but it could also cost you your life or the life of someone else.
Please arrive safe don’t drive distracted. Contact the Griffin Police Department if you have any questions regarding the law. (770) 229-6450.
