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Did you know that over 5,000 people die each year from distracted driving in the United States alone?

Did you also know that studies show that texting while driving impairs a driver in the same manner as being legally intoxicated?

That's why WBRE. WYOU and PAHomePage.com are teaming up with your Local Ford Dealers to bring you NO TXT NEPA. It's a brand new program meant to do one thing: get all drivers in Northeastern Pennsylvania to pledge to never text while driving.

Help us put the brakes on texting and driving. Sign the pledge below, and then follow through on your word. We're all counting on you.

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Take The Pledge!

As part of being a responsible citizen of Northeastern Pennsylvania, I agree to only use my phone while I'm not in the driver's seat of a vehicle.

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Only one registration is allowed per email address.

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Double check to make sure your information is correct and then hit submit below.

No TXT NEPA

No TXT NEPA: The Show

No TXT NEPA: Teenagers
Laurie Monteforte did a teen texting test to show us what happens when someone sends or reads messages while driving.
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No TXT NEPA: Professional Truck Driving Program
We share our roads with many people. Driving a car safely takes some skill. Now imagine hauling thousands of pounds behind you in a big...
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No TXT NEPA: No TXT PSA
Each year PennDot hosts a contest for high school students to produce a public service announcement on safety.
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No TXT NEPA: James May of PennDot
Jayne Ann Bugda along with James May of PennDot and discuss on Pennsylvania's No Text Law.
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No TXT NEPA: Eileen Miller
Eileen Miller doesn't want to see another family lose a loved one like she did, just a few short years ago. She has a simple...
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No TXT NEPA: Trooper Tom Kelly
Trooper Tom Kelly, Pennsylvania State Police says "statistics say one in five crashes are caused by distracted driving. And texting is one of the biggest...
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No TXT NEPA: TCC Wireless Locations

No TXT NEPA: PennDOT District 40

PennDOT District 4-0 is deeply committed to making travel in Northeastern Pennsylvania safer for all of us. Safety Improvement Projects include center line rumble strips to help prevent vehicles from drifting into the opposite lane, more reflectors and larger signs with bigger lettering. PennDOT is also working with state and local police to develop target enforcement areas to reduce drunk driving and crashes. PennDOT District 4-0 also has an extensive safety education program for teen drivers, mature drivers and everyone in between.

For information on PennDOT:
Website: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/
Travel information: http://www.511pa.com/

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.

Report a road condition: 1-800-FIX-ROAD
Road Conditions: NEPAROADS.COM
Follow us on Twittter at : 511PANORTHEAST
Community Relations Coordinator: James May at (570) 963-4044 Jamay@pa.gov
Safety Press Officer: Michael Taluto at (570) 963-3502 Mtaluto@pa.gov

No TXT NEPA: Major Partners

No TXT NEPA: Learn More

Distractions are the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes and the number one distraction is cell phones. The use of...
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Numerous public opinion surveys show most drivers believe that using cell...
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While many people know texting while driving increases crash risk, the lack of understanding about the risks of phone conversation...
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