PA. District 3 Community Traffic Safety Project

04/01/2026

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Each April, traffic safety professionals and law enforcement agencies across the country highlight National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a campaign aiming to reduce distracted driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
According to PennDOT data, distracted driving was the cause of 9,950 crashes statewide resulting in 49 fatalities and 336 suspected serious injuries during 2024.
Distracted Driving is anything that causes you to take your attention away from driving, take your eyes off the road, or take your hands off the wheel. Eating, drinking, adjusting the controls, and even hands free talking while behind the wheel are examples of distracted driving.
Drivers are reminded of Pennsylvania’s Paul Miller Law, which bans the use of hand-held devices while driving, including when you are stuck in traffic or at a red light or stop sign.
Distractions are everywhere. It’s not worth your life, or anyone else’s. Keep your focus on the road. Don't drive distracted.

03/27/2026

Our current enforcement effort with PennDOT is about more than just tickets. It's about preventing tragedies. Aggressive driving puts our whole community at risk. By choosing patience over speed, you're protecting our neighbors.

03/23/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DwkbZPF42/

PennDOT is teaming up with PA State Police and the Highway Safety Network to encourage safe, courteous driving as part of a multi-state aggressive driving enforcement wave running now through April 26.

Across PA & NJ, police will be on the lookout for drivers exhibiting unsafe behaviors such as:
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Distracted driving
- Following too closely
- Making careless lane changes and more.

If this is YOU, slow down, pay attention, and follow traffic signs or you will be pulled over!

More info:
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2026/shapiro-admin-and-nj-launch-multi-state-aggressive-driving-enfor.

03/18/2026

Shikellamy High School had an Assembly on 03/17/26. The Assembly focused on the dangers of driving impaired. The guest Speakers were Ken and Debra IWaniec. Their son , Pa State Trooper, Kenton IWaniec was killed in 2008(Chester County) by a drunk driver. Kenton had just finished his shift and left the Barracks before he was struck by the intoxicated driver. Ken and Debra offered a moving presentation honoring Kenton and discussed how bad choices can affect other people’s lives permanently. They also spoke how good choices are essential in avoiding tragedies such as this. School District

Photo: Active and Retired Members of PSP standing with Ken and Debra IWaniec.

03/18/2026

Line Mountain High School had an Assembly on 03/17/26. The Assembly focused on the dangers of driving impaired. The guest Speakers were Ken and Debra IWaniec. Their son , Pa State Trooper, Kenton IWaniec was killed in 2008(Chester County) by a drunk driver. Kenton had just finished his shift and left the Barracks before he was struck by the intoxicated driver. Ken and Debra offered a moving presentation honoring Kenton and discussed how bad choices can affect other people’s lives permanently. They also spoke how good choices are essential in avoiding tragedies such as this. mountain school district

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

🚗 Drivers: don't ignore the signs.

🚶 Pedestrians: follow signals and use crosswalks.

Remember — at some point in the day, EVERYONE is a pedestrian.

03/04/2026

Don’t Rely on Luck to Keep You Safe
When it comes to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe on Pennsylvania roadways, don’t rely on the luck of the Irish. Preliminary data from PennDOT shows there were 279 crashes on St. Patrick’s Day last year resulting in 2 fatalities and 140 injuries.
There are simple things you can do to stay safe in your travels:
• Stay Focused on the Road: Anything that causes you to take you attention away from driving, take your eyes off the road, or your hands of the wheel is a distraction. As a reminder, the Paul Miller’s Law bands the use of hand-held devices while driving.
• Always Drive Sober: Thirty-five percent of crash deaths involve an impaired driver. Don’t be a part of the statistic. Plan a safe ride home before heading out to celebrate.
• Follow the Speed Limit: Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading factors of highway crashes and fatalities in Pennsylvania. Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to negotiate curves or around obstacles and increases the distance traveled before a vehicle can stop.
• Wear a Seat Belt: Wearing your seat belt is your best defense against injury or death in the event of a crash. A seat belt increases your chances of surviving a crash by up to 60 percent.
Stay safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
For more traffic safety information, please visit pa.gov/dotsafety.

02/25/2026

https://www.nhtsa.gov/older-drivers/driving-safely-while-aging-gracefully

A self-assessment tool for older drivers who want to be sure that they are keeping themselves, and everyone else around them, safe on the road.

02/25/2026

When it comes to your new teen driver, oversight is critical:
📋 Set driving ground rules with your teen.
💬 Explain the consequences, then put it in writing.
🔐 Enforce the rules.

More tips for your teen driver here: NHTSA.gov/TeenDriving

02/25/2026

As we approach the spring equinox, drivers should be aware that sun glare is a significant concern, especially during the peak sun glare season from mid-October to early March. Sun glare significantly reduces visibility and increases crash risk, but using polarized sunglasses, sun visors, clean windshields, and cautious driving can greatly improve safety.

02/23/2026

Driver & Passengers + Seat Belts = 4ever. ❤️