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Fort Campbell Traffic Management says Distracted Driving can cost you more than Money
July 2, 2019 | 
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell Traffic Management and Collision Investigations, Installation Provost Marshal Office traffic supervisor Lt. Nicholas Pietila says distracted driving is the No. 1 cause of collisions on the installation.
“There are about 25 roadway collisions on post each week, the majority of which are caused by distracted driving, or it’s a contributing factor,” Pietila said.
Distractions are anything that take the driver’s attention away from the task of operating a motor vehicle safely. Among the most dangerous distractions is texting while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Entrance sign near the incoming lane outside of Gate 4 at Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Screaming Eagles”. (Sam Shore)
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Clarksville Police Department announces Distracted Driving Blitz set for August 21st-25th
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Clarksville, TN – There is a multi-law enforcement agency distracted driving blitz coming, August 21st through August 25th, 2018. Clarksville Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, will be working together, using every tool available to spot and stop distracted drivers.
According to National Highway Traffic Administration statistics, 3450 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers and 9.2 percent of fatal crashes were reported as distraction-related.
Clarksville Police Officers respond to shots fired on Waters Edge Drive early Thursday morning.
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AAA reports Apple and Google Speed Ahead in Safer Design of Vehicle Infotainment Technology
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Tampa, FL – Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are less distracting to drivers when compared to built-in vehicle infotainment systems designed by automakers, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
While many of today’s infotainment systems create potentially unsafe levels of distraction by allowing drivers to perform complex tasks like texting or dialing, drivers using CarPlay and Android Auto to program navigation were visually and mentally distracted for 15 fewer seconds than when using the vehicle’s native system.
New AAA Foundation research shows Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are less distracting for drivers than automakers’ infotainment systems, though still might create unsafe levels of risk.
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Dodging the Roadkill: Reading Traffic
Clarksville, TN – One of the first things I ever noticed about riding a motorcycle was what I saw other drivers doing behind the wheel. Having to be so aware of my surroundings, I’m able to see what other motorists are doing, BESIDES driving their vehicle.
I guess it’s just the nature of the beast. You MUST keep your eyes out for danger. I learned very quickly that most all of the other traffic was driving distracted. And I don’t just mean the cell phone.
Everything from putting on makeup, to holding a sandwich in one hand and a drink in the other. It just seems to be the way of the world, that we must be “multi tasking” while driving. It sucks for bikers!
Driving in Traffic. (Brett Sayles, Pexels)
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Law Enforcement Agencies crack down on Distracted Driving in Clarksville
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Clarksville, TN – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Several law enforcement agencies including Tennessee Highway Patrol, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and Clarksville Police Department kicked off the month with a Joint Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation in Clarksville on April 5th.
A van, manned with law enforcement, drove around the city looking for distracted drivers and other traffic violations.
A Clarksville Police Officer with someone pulled over for Distracted Driving. (Doug Burgess)
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Clarksville Police releases Saturation Patrol results from New Year’s Weekend
Clarksville, TN – On December 29th, 2017 through December 31st, 2017 between the hours of 8:00pm and 4:00am, the Clarksville Police Department conducted saturation patrols to find and remove impaired drivers from the streets of Clarksville.
There were no vehicle fatalities in the city limits over the New Year weekend.
Clarksville Police saturation patrol.
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MCSO, CPD and THP to launch Safe Driving Initiative for Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the Clarksville Police Department (CPD), and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) in conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), Montgomery County Driver Safety Office (MCDSO), and the District Attorney’s Office are launching a safe driving initiative for Montgomery County.
Part of this initiative will include the use of a large bus provided by THP to transport law enforcement as they observe motorists for traffic violations.
Safe Driving Initiative to be launched in Montgomery County.
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Clarksville Police Department’s Traffic Unit Recognized by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, December 8th, 2016, Clarksville Police Department Traffic Lt Phil Ashby along with some of his Traffic Unit personnel attended the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Statewide Night of Remembrance—Law Enforcement, Volunteer, and Community Awards Ceremony.
Due to their community involvement in providing our Clarksville youth (ages 15-19) with the Student Traffic Awareness Training (STAT) classes three times per year for the last several years, they were presented with the MADD Middle TN Outstanding Department Award.
Clarksville Police Department Traffic Unit receives MADD Middle TN Outstanding Department Award.
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Frazier Allen: The New Disruptors of Old Age
Nashville, TN – The traditional wisdom among Silicon Valley’s youthful technorati is to design for what you know—texting your friends in Europe for free (WhatsApp), renting out your bedroom to make extra cash (Airbnb), finding a romantic partner without leaving your house (Tinder). But a handful of entrepreneurs are now looking beyond the millennial market to reach a new demographic with their own needs — baby boomers.
“You’ve got all these 20-something engineering types who are beginning to realize there are older adults who can make use of these products to promote health and well-being,” said Andrew Scharlach, Professor of Aging at the University of California, Berkeley. “What we are beginning to see is the marriage of product developers with the end users that they previously had not been aware of.”
From smart phones to smart homes, emerging technology is changing the way Americans approach aging — and Baby Boomers welcome the advances.
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AAA Reminds Motorists to Slow Down and Move Over, It’s the Law
Save Lives During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Knoxville, TN – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. AAA – The Auto Club Group are reminding motorists to Slow Down, Move Over.
The law requires motorists to give adequate space to law enforcement, tow truck drivers, utility service vehicles and other first responders that are stopped on the side of the road.
Move over for law enforcement, service vehicles, and other first responders that are stopped on the side of the road.
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