Press Pause on Distractions

Pledge to End Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is the #1 cause of crashes and serious injuries on Illinois roads. In Cook County alone, there were over 20,000 crashes in the past five years caused by distractions in 2023, cell phone use behind the wheel led to 2,510 crashes, 15 deaths, and 1,013 injuries across the state. Even with laws in place, the problem persists.

For the month of April, your organization can help change the statistics by spreading awareness and encouraging others to take action during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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Step 1: Sign Up

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Step 2: Take the Social Pledge

Commit to distraction-free driving and encourage others to do the same.

Step 3: Activate on Campus

Share the message with flyers and announcements.

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Join the Pledge to Press Pause on Distractions behind the wheel

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Take the Social Pledge

Pledge your commitment on social media and encourage others to Pledge to Press Pause on Distractions.

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Step 2: Copy the below text for your post caption.

Press Pause on Distractions! Checking that text can wait but your life can’t. Set your phone to Do Not Disturb, keep your eyes on the road, and arrive alive. Visit itsnotagameillinois.com to learn more. #ItsNotAGameIllinois #PressPauseOnDistractions

Texting and driving? Not worth the risk ☠️ Before getting behind the wheel, set your phone to Do Not Disturb to Press Pause on Distractions. Missing a text won’t kill you but checking it while driving just might. Visit itsnotagameillinois.com to learn more. #ItsNotAGameIllinois #PressPauseOnDistractions

Step 3: Tag It's Not a Game and use our hashtags

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Activate on Campus

Spread the Word and Activate on Campus

Print & distribute the flyer

Download, print, and post it where students will see it.

Share a PSA

Announce it in meetings, over campus radio, or at events.

Distracted Driving is the #1 cause of crashes in Illinois. In Cook County alone, distracted driving led to over 20,000 crashes in the past five years. Take the pledge to Press Pause on Distractions and help save lives during Distracted Driving Awareness week April 6-12.

There are no extra lives, no respawns, and no second chances to get it right.