Tough penalties work.
I think any distraction is a distraction that takes away from driving safely.
I think texting is a distraction for any person. It's an epidemic among teenagers.
I am personally committed to reducing the number of injuries and fatalities caused by distracted driving.
I'm proud of my own home State of Illinois. They just passed a very, very tough law on eliminating texting while driving. I think it will sa...
If you say something often enough people start to believe it.
I want to thank you all for attending, and for dedicating your time and energy to addressing this problem.
If you're going to enact a law, make tough penalties.
The unanimous conclusion of the participants is that distracted driving is a serious and ongoing threat to safety.
Distracted driving is a dangerous practice that has become a deadly epidemic.
Transportation safety is the Department's highest priority.