Social MediaApril 2019

For Facebook: One “LOL” or “SMH” could change your life forever. You could end up in jail, injured or dead. Remember: If you’re texting, you’re not driving.

Distracted driving is a leading factor in crashes in Minnesota. Pay attention, put down the phone, put away the distractions and just drive. If you’re riding with a distracted driver, stay safe and speak up so they focus on the road.

Extra distracted driving enforcement statewide is April 8-30.

For Facebook: Take a moment and describe your loved one out loud.

Think about all of their loves, passions and accomplishments. Now think about saying those same things at your loved one’s funeral.

That’s what can happen when a driver decides to take their eyes off the road.

Extra statewide distracted driving enforcement is April 8-30.

For Facebook: 60,000. 45. 204.

Those might be numbers to some but they are real people who have crashed, died or had life-changing injuries due to distracted driving.

Extra statewide distracted driving enforcement is April 8-30.

For Facebook: You could pay with a ticket, or you could pay with your life. Texting and driving always has a cost. If you’re texting, you’re not driving.

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Get your thumbs off the phone and your eyes on the road. Put away the phone and the distractions. Extra distracted driving enforcement statewide is April 8-30.

For Facebook: Pay attention behind the wheel and put the phone down. Stop fiddling with the radio or adjusting your GPS.

No distraction is worth a life.

Extra distracted driving enforcement will be on Minnesota roads April 8-30. Just drive and speak up if you’re riding with a distracted driver!

For Facebook: You may not be looking at the road — but we’ll be looking for you.

(NAME OF YOUR AGENCY) and other law enforcement officials today announced a campaign they hope will help motorists understand the dangers of distracted driving.

Extra distracted driving enforcement will be on Minnesota roads April 8-30.

For Facebook: Millennials nationwide are the biggest offenders when it comes to texting and driving, with more 16- to 24-year-olds handling phones while driving than any other age group.

Spread the message: If you’re texting, you’re not driving.

(NAME OF YOUR AGENCY) will be joining other agencies across the state to crack down on distracted driving April 8-30.

For Facebook w/distraction poster: 2

Texting and driving can cost you more than just a ticket — it can cost you your life. If you’re texting, you’re not driving.

(NAME OF YOUR AGENCY) will be joining other agencies across the state to crack down on distracted driving April 8-30.

For Twitter: Have a friend who won’t stop texting & driving? #SpeakUp and be a designated texter. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Someone reading? Putting on makeup? What kind of distracted driving have you seen? Tell us — once you’re out of the car. Extra distracted driving enforcement in MN April 8-30. #JustDrive

Remember: It is illegal in MN for drivers to read, compose or send texts/emails while driving. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Texting, reading, accessing the web on your phone is illegal while driving, including at a stoplight/stop sign or stopped in traffic. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Don’t text & drive? Good. But distracted driving also can include eating, adjusting radio, grooming, reaching for items. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Get your thumbs off the phone & your eyes on the road. Extra enforcement statewide April 8-30. #JustDrive

LE officials statewide hope xtra distracted driving enforcement helps educate motorists. Xtra patrols on roads April 8-30. #JustDrive

Want to put yourself and others on the road in danger? Drive distracted. It kills. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30.

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Want to get to your destination safely? Don’t drive distracted. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30.

Do you drive distracted? Then officers, troopers and deputies are looking for you. Extra patrols on the road April 8-30. #JustDrive

One text could end your life — or someone else’s. Pay attention behind the wheel. Extra enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

You may not be looking for us, but we’ll be looking for you. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Know someone who drives distracted? #SpeakUp. It could save a life — maybe even yours. Extra enforcement April 8-30.

Help us put an end to distracted driving. Put the phone down if you’re driving. #SpeakUp if you see someone driving distracted. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Help end distracted driving. Before heading out, set your music, put the phone away. Extra distracted enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

Texting and driving not only endangers you, it endangers everyone around you! Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

You could pay with a ticket, or you could pay with your life. Texting and driving always has a cost. Extra distracted enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

On the road with friends? #SpeakUp and designate your passenger as your “designated texter” to help keep everyone safe. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30. #JustDrive

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One “LOL” or “SMH” could change your life… You could end up in jail, injured, or dead. Remember to #JustDrive. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 8-30.

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