D.C. Smart Signs to Curb Distracted Driving
Sector: Road • Location: Washington, D.C., United States
Source: Roads and Bridges
Washington D.C. has launched a pilot program using smart signs equipped with infrared technology to detect cellphone use while driving. The initiative aims to reduce distracted driving and has already shown a 45% drop in daily violations along New York Avenue.
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road
- Location
- Washington, D.C., United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Roads and Bridges
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Description | Washington D.C. has launched a pilot program using smart signs equipped with infrared technology to detect cellphone use while driving. The initiative aims to reduce distracted driving and has already shown a 45% drop in daily violations along New York Avenue. |
Original sector | Traffic Safety |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | D.C. |
City | Washington |
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Source | Roads and Bridges |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road |
Article published date | 2025-05-10 |
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