SR15 • 2025

RECOGNIZING THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Hoffner
Last action: 2025-06-26
Official status: Passed 6/26/25
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material did not provide specific details on the exact statistics or list detailed examples of distractions beyond cell phone use.

Recognizing Dangers of Driving While Distracted

A resolution acknowledging the risks of distracted driving in Delaware and encouraging drivers to follow existing state rules.

What This Bill Does

Acknowledges that distracted driving is dangerous and can cause accidents.
Encourages all Delaware drivers to obey laws against distracted driving.

Who It Names or Affects

Drivers in the state of Delaware

Terms To Know

Distracted Driving: Driving while doing other activities that take your attention away from the road, like using a phone or eating.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not create new laws but urges drivers to follow existing ones.
It only applies to Delaware and does not affect other states.

Bill History

2025-06-26 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in Senate
2025-06-26 Delaware General Assembly
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Resolution recognizes the dangers of distracted driving and urges all drivers on Delaware’s roads to abide by state laws related to distracted driving.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Hoffner

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15

RECOGNIZING THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, distracted driving is a major hazard on the road that puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, there were 3,275 people killed and nearly 325,000 injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers nationwide;

and

WHEREAS, 8% of fatal crashes in the United States in 2023 involved distracted drivers; and

WHEREAS, according to the most recent annual traffic statistical report from the Delaware Department of Transportation, driver inattention, distraction, or fatigue was a contributing circumstance in 6,564 traffic crashes, including 7 fatal crashes and 1,384 crashes that led to personal injury; and

WHEREAS, distracted driving can take many forms, including adjusting the radio, eating and drinking, applying makeup, and, most significantly, using a cellphone; and

WHEREAS, texting while driving is considered the most dangerous type of distracted driving because it combines visual, manual, and cognitive distraction; and

WHEREAS, in 49 states and the District of Columbia, texting while driving is illegal; and

WHEREAS, despite these laws, drivers continue to drive distracted, putting themselves and the lives of others at risk.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153

rd

General Assembly of the State of Delaware that the Senate affirms the dangers of distracted driving and cell phone use while driving.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate encourages all drivers on Delaware’s roads to abide by state laws related to distracted driving.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Resolution recognizes the dangers of distracted driving and urges all drivers on Delaware’s roads to abide by state laws related to distracted driving.

Author: Senator Hoffner