CTIA–The Wireless Association Statement on Panel Participation at the Distracted Driving Summit
WASHINGTON--Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement on his participation in the “Technology and Distracted Driving” panel discussion at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Distracted Driving Summit.
“On behalf of the wireless industry, I am pleased to be a part of this inaugural discussion with experts and leaders from various industries, academia, policymakers and other influentials who gathered to learn and discuss the dangers of distracted driving.
“I am confident that the one thing all of us agree on is that education is essential to trying to end distracted driving.
“That’s why we were proud to announce our partnership with the National Safety Council and our teen-focused campaign, ‘On the Road, Off the Phone’ on Tuesday, September 29th. We encourage parents and teens to visit our Web site (onroadoffphone.org) for more information and to view our television public service announcement (PSA).
“CTIA and our members look forward to continued discussions based on the Summit. In addition, the industry remains committed to educating adults and novice drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.”
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telecommunications industry,
representing carriers,
manufacturers and wireless Internet
providers.
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