Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications (2021) / Chapter Skim
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30 The primary objectives of Phase 1 of this project were to gather information on current legislation and conduct an in-depth examination of the different strategies and methods used to enact and enforce electronic device use laws and educate the public about these laws. The findings of Phase 1 were presented to the project panel in an interim report and follow-up meeting.
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Development of Deliverables to Share Best Practices 31 3.1.3 Education and Enforcement Efforts • Effective tools include a combination of high-visibility enforcement of the law and targeted public information, education, and outreach campaigns. This is in line with previous research that has shown public information, education campaigns, and community-sponsored events coupled with rigorous law enforcement operations positively influence motorists' behavior and remind the public of the consequences of disobeying the law.
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32 Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications 3.2 Sharing Best Practices In Phase 2 of the study, the Westat team developed a series of deliverables highlighting best practices with respect to electronic device legislation, enforcement, and education. The deliverables included: • Model legislation, • Presentation for stakeholders, • Presentation for law enforcement officers, • Highlight document for legislators, • Model press release, • Research webinar for practitioners, and • Presentation for Governor's Highway Safety Association.
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Development of Deliverables to Share Best Practices 33 The presentation (see Appendix F) is designed for use by different presenters and functions as a slide deck so that it can be customized for the target audience.
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34 Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications 3.2.5 Model Press Release The model press release in Appendix I was designed to communicate (via targeted media) information on legislation to the general public, partners, special populations, and stake holders.
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