This week is AAA’s “Heads Up Driving Week.” Utah drivers are being urged to put the cell phones down and pay strict attention to the road. It just takes a moment of distraction to cause a serious Utah auto accident and AAA is hoping that drivers can go distraction free this week and continue to the trend for life reports the KSL news.
AAA says the best thing you can do while you drive to eliminate distractions is to turn off your cell phone. This way you will not be tempted to talk or text while driving. Companies have begun cracking down on employees multi-tasking in company vehicles. Several multi-million dollar lawsuits are motivating companies to combat the problem of employees driving distracted while performing company work. “I think you’re starting to see companies develop policies that strongly discourage cell phone use and outright prohibit texting–sending or receiving messages–while driving.” says Utah employment attorney Matt Durham.
Texting and talking on the cell phone are not the only problems. Some drivers view their car as an extension of their office and feel the need to look through papers, email and even type while behind the wheel. People who admit doing these things on the road say they feel pressure from work to get many things done in a short amount of time. Companies need to make it clear that doing these things puts their lives, and the lives of others on the road in danger.
AAA suggests companies have training sessions and impose harsh penalties for those caught multi-tasking on the road. Harsher will penalties will lead to fewer distracted drivers on the road.
Ron Kramer is Salt Lake City personal injury attorney with offices in Bountiful, Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah.
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