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WAVY-TV Urges Viewers to “Steer Clear of Distracted Driving”


Topic: Distracted and Drunk Driving Prevention
Posted on 3/3/2016

Media General’s NBC affiliate WAVY-TV Hampton Roads, Va. is encouraging drivers to “Steer Clear of Distracted Driving” through on-air messages with traffic reporter Jen Lewis in honor Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. According to Distraction.gov, at any given daylight moment, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving.



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