DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is marking the ninth annual “Buckle Up Phone Down” Day, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about two of the most effective actions drivers can take to stay safe on the road: wearing seatbelts and avoiding cell phone use while driving. The department, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation, said the campaign encourages all drivers to buckle up and put their phones down every time they get behind the wheel. Officials said these measures are among the most impactful ways to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. DelDOT is asking residents to participate by signing two pledges online: the Buckle Up Phone Down pledge at https://bit.ly/3JBdGBk and the Be DelAWARE pledge at https://bit.ly/432ruvi. The campaign also promotes the state’s broader #TowardZeroDeaths initiative to improve road safety.
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