Missouri Highway Patrol's anti-texting campaign
Over the the last week, you may have noticed some new anti-texting signs or logos getting posted around the state. That's because the Missouri State Highway Patrol, along with various other public departments and private sponsors, has begun a new public awareness ad campaign aimed at reducing distracted driving, specifically targeting texting.
The campaign logo will be popping up on billboards and on decals that you can stick to your car. It will also be seen on cars at Gateway International Speedway races.
Missouri has already banned texting while driving for people under the age of 21 and this ban will be strictly enforced over the coming weeks. While this law is aimed at younger drivers, campaign organizers hope that drivers of any age will heed the warnings and not engage in negligently distracting activities that could result in serious car crash injuries or fatalities.
Officials with the Highway Patrol say the new campaign is important because distracted driving is at least partially responsible for one-in-four Missouri car accidents.
