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Lifesavers Conference 2026

Distracted Driving

Unified Action: Strengthening Court, Prosecutor & Enforcement Partnerships to Curb Distracted Driving

Monday, April 20, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET
Location: 310
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  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
  • Data
Effective enforcement of distracted driving laws requires more than issuing citations—it depends on strong communication and collaboration between law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges. Explore strategies to improve the flow of information from the roadside to the courtroom, ensuring cases are well-prepared, charges are upheld, and convictions are meaningful. Learn how officers can better document violations, how prosecutors can frame cases for success, and how judges’ perspectives can shape long-term outcomes. Plus, discover how an evidence-based diversion pilot program for first offenders uses an interactive, behavior-change-based approach to prompt participants to reassess their choices, recognize their own distracted driving behaviors, and adopt safer, long-lasting habits.