{"id":57716,"date":"2026-04-07T10:17:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/?p=57716"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:17:01","slug":"p11-4-6-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/news\/p11-4-6-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Eyes on the Road: Kentucky State Police Post 11 Participates in Distracted Driving Awareness Month Safety Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LONDON, Ky. (April 6, 2026) \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 will take part in a nationwide traffic safety campaign,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Fwww.theiacp.org*2Fworking-group*2Fsection*2Fcrash-awareness-and-reduction-effort-care-section*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2Fojr_SjKD-zOzOsMLC-S6UXtinNMrKncMcxCCCNqdwHc=451__;JSUlJSU!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNJl6V8Q1Q*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/uKmGBwFUYkPoxH0PMLGloqB-rov3Cddxaaup89IBHmE=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKioqJSUlJQ!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGErYwUYs0$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Operation C.A.R.E.<\/a>&nbsp;(Crash Awareness Reduction Effort), from April 6-13, 2026. This initiative, coordinated through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Fwww.theiacp.org*2F*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2Ft7w28euIjfi5YhK2fgn3eijr6IP65ffOUSO2065EpY4=451__;JSUl!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNJRz6f7Nw*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/Mab6jyOKHhQlnKr2zKkthg6eVpldxifjJ3x6adZzEAM=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKiUlJSU!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGELr_a4_o$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Association of Chiefs of Police<\/a>, is designed to reduce preventable crashes by addressing dangerous driving behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operation C.A.R.E. is a lifesaving effort, as troopers will be strategically placed along Kentucky\u2019s roadways to identify and stop unsafe driving behaviors before they lead to crashes. Kentucky is among the 49 states that ban texting and driving, as noted on the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration\u2019s (NHTSA)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Fwp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov*2Fwp-content*2Fuploads*2F2026*2F03*2FScreenshot-2026-03-30-113920.png*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2Fum9C7FrSlffG-vBeBaHZJ8iL-9wyq3DtfEi4UsWGup8=451__;JSUlJSUlJQ!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNICO8ztOg*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/i9IK52_Hnvp7NbOJgyJigKZcWhtqG9EZm9q5J5ttqhE=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKioqKiolJSUl!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGEVpH-vQ8$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Text Messaging Bans Map<\/a>. Although Kentucky law has prohibited texting while driving since&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Fapps.legislature.ky.gov*2Flaw*2Fstatutes*2Fstatute.aspx*3Fid=39750*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2FDc3oJ8qE_mSiepYOyGdPDobeC47YUZDW3QXItc5-Erc=451__;JSUlJSUl!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNKADZLrLw*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/8f_dxCswzhHBWoOzrOUDV4p8jNWF7RM299i4HL7pj4Y=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKioqKiUlJSU!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGEnIEGKcI$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2010<\/a>, cellphone distractions remain a persistent issue. According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttp:*2F*2Fcrashinformationky.org*2FAdvancedSearch*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2FoSv0MMHlOROpwFAAkOswUZMYTz_hc1PFgJXhdMePF_A=451__;JSUl!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNIZ3e40vA*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/hGWBXOlTTrib9q5C__V-_gXaR9uQVAjE5k0IvRVhVGI=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKiUlJSU!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGE-KnHCLw$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KSP\u2019s collision data<\/a>, in 2025, 5,505 crashes were attributed to distracted driving and\/or cell phone use. Eighteen of the crashes were fatal. The goal of this safety initiative is simple: prevent crashes before they happen and protect lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KSP encourages all motorists to make safe choices behind the wheel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pull Over and Park<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Stop in a safe location before using a cellphone to send or read a text message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone a Friend<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ask a passenger to be the \u201cdesignated texter\u201d and allow them to manage calls and messages during the drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out of Sight<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Drivers can put their phone in the trunk, glove box or back seat of the vehicle to break the habit of driving distracted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report Dangerous Drivers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you see someone driving recklessly or distracted, report it to the nearest KSP post, which can be found by viewing the agency\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Fkentuckystatepolice.ky.gov*2Fksp-post-map*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2FE39SM48J3alwBtS7_ufUrM0Atd5VMU6oVZeUIpiyIhk=451__;JSUl!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNK7oFfXqg*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/O_S8xswoDbO_g8h2oKP-A0gX07xVsWNWLvwLVgWqay0=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKiUlJSU!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGEQRcE4cQ$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post Map<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>KSP\u2019s mission is to improve public safety, maintain critical services and better reflect the diverse communities it serves. For more information about KSP\u2019s commitment to creating a safer Kentucky,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Furldefense.com*2Fv3*2F__https:*2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com*2FCL0*2Fhttps:*2F*2Fwww.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov*2Fcore-values*2F1*2F01000194f4e33f47-3c91db67-369a-4cf3-9309-ddefa0994c18-000000*2FVsjyd6ELSehqi8miZD5SYUz452plmJISePh_vP89hLc=391__;JSUl!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!j3XxHpRxtmoIsnG4ok5cBYbOAnLwshetLbsDXBX7MSJO98cKfd602VubzVpw8od-PP7YXSbK7hGQXxdnQOqgv17onQ7h2lCQRvqpcwff*2524*2F1*2F0100019d636a6244-f68b63da-5736-420f-832e-6c33714ac29a-000000*2FpHIAOllJVJoxGCcH1h1ZsMG3_5SjuDRp9ZqswhmQouE=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKiUlJSU!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!heTW5WdXa17bgTOnOSMcQpKIFGN_Z1RQo87RwwRzE3klNzd-OIR3O3G-JZD8p71Q2GlSKKgSVbiMVF4FOvFJ969BWQc-snTUMFAAVNIaRkXIdA*2524\/1\/0100019d64a7eed0-211d4064-8756-43fe-9fe9-a3740e36fc0b-000000\/L7ogboKQ9U3vh_bckb3kwydV-kNjxPnLR69a7t2pWLM=451__;JSUlJSUlJSoqKioqKioqKioqKioqJSUlJQ!!Db6frn15oIvDD3UI!mDmOb5QvB5-gVDA0JQDhUMv-Zvdm30nJhSvdkAHdXl4heHo0R9w4Ms0F3-Idwh3qZQXdUc9fEqwvBicfe2I-UzK5_degRBGE9cwdWcs$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p># # #<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON, Ky. (April 6, 2026) \u2013&nbsp;In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 will take part in a nationwide traffic safety campaign,&nbsp;Operation C.A.R.E.&nbsp;(Crash Awareness Reduction Effort), from April 6-13, 2026. This initiative, coordinated through the&nbsp;International Association of Chiefs of Police, is designed to reduce preventable crashes by addressing dangerous driving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":39595,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,64],"tags":[108,266],"class_list":["post-57716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ksp-news","category-post-11","tag-post-11","tag-post-activity"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-Article-Graphics-Post-Activity-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57716"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57717,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57716\/revisions\/57717"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov\/\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}