Social MediaApril 2018

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 9-22.

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.

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 9-22.

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 9-22. 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.

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(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 9-22.

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 9-22.

For Facebook w/distraction poster: 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 9-22.

For Twitter: Have a friend who won’t stop texting & driving? #SpeakUp and be a designated texter. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22. #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 9-22. #JustDrive

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Remember: It is illegal in MN for drivers to read, compose or send texts/emails while driving. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22. #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 9-22. #JustDrive

Don’t text & drive? Good. But distracted driving also can include eating, adjusting radio, grooming, reaching for items. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22. #JustDrive

Get your thumbs off the phone & your eyes on the road. Extra enforcement statewide April 9-22. #JustDrive

LE officials statewide hope xtra distracted driving enforcement helps educate motorists. Xtra patrols on roads April 9-22. #JustDrive

Want to put yourself and others on the road in danger? Drive distracted. It kills. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22.

Want to get to your destination safely? Don’t drive distracted. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22.

Do you drive distracted? Then officers, troopers and deputies are looking for you. Extra patrols on the road April 9-22. #JustDrive

One text could end your life — or someone else’s. Pay attention behind the wheel. Extra enforcement April 9-22. #JustDrive

You may not be looking for us, but we’ll be looking for you. Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22. #JustDrive

Know someone who drives distracted? #SpeakUp. It could save a life — maybe even yours. Extra enforcement April 9-22.

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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 9-22. #JustDrive

Help end distracted driving. Before heading out, set your music, put the phone away. Extra distracted enforcement April 9-22. #JustDrive

Texting and driving not only endangers you, it endangers everyone around you! Extra distracted driving enforcement April 9-22. #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 9-22. #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 9-22. #JustDrive

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 9-22.

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