A Verra Mobility Study Reveals 85% of Americans believe distracted driving is just as dangerous as drinking and driving
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) released a survey of 2,000 American drivers revealing critical insights about road safety. The study shows that 85% of Americans consider distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving. Key findings indicate that 89% witness speeding weekly, 67% observe red light running monthly, and 65% see phone use while driving weekly.
Despite widespread observation of dangerous driving, 65% of respondents claim they never drove distracted in the past year. The survey reveals strong support for automated enforcement technology, with 77% favoring implementation in school zones and 96% supporting it for school buses. According to NHTSA data, distracted driving caused over 3,000 deaths and 400,000 injuries nationwide in 2024.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) ha pubblicato un sondaggio su 2.000 conducenti americani rivelando informazioni cruciali sulla sicurezza stradale. Lo studio mostra che l'85% degli americani considera la guida distratta pericolosa quanto quella sotto l'effetto dell'alcol. I risultati principali indicano che l'89% dei partecipanti è testimone di eccesso di velocità settimanalmente, il 67% osserva corse con semaforo rosso mensilmente e il 65% vede uso del telefono mentre guida settimanalmente.
Nonostante l'ampia osservazione di comportamenti di guida pericolosi, il 65% dei rispondenti afferma di non aver mai guidato distratti nell'ultimo anno. Il sondaggio rivela un forte sostegno per la tecnologia di enforcement automatizzato, con il 77% a favore della sua implementazione nelle zone scolastiche e il 96% che la supporta per gli scuolabus. Secondo i dati della NHTSA, la guida distratta ha causato oltre 3.000 morti e 400.000 feriti a livello nazionale nel 2024.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) publicó una encuesta de 2.000 conductores estadounidenses que revela información crítica sobre la seguridad vial. El estudio muestra que el 85% de los estadounidenses considera que conducir distraído es tan peligroso como conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol. Los hallazgos clave indican que el 89% observa exceso de velocidad semanalmente, el 67% ve pasar luces rojas mensualmente y el 65% observa el uso del teléfono mientras conduce semanalmente.
A pesar de la amplia observación de conductas peligrosas, el 65% de los encuestados afirma que nunca ha conducido distraído en el último año. La encuesta revela un fuerte apoyo a la tecnología de control automatizado, con el 77% a favor de su implementación en zonas escolares y el 96% apoyando su uso para autobuses escolares. Según datos de la NHTSA, la conducción distraída causó más de 3.000 muertes y 400.000 lesiones en todo el país en 2024.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM)는 2,000명의 미국 운전자를 대상으로 한 설문조사를 발표하며 도로 안전에 대한 중요한 통찰을 드러냈습니다. 이 연구에 따르면 85%의 미국인들이 주의 산만한 운전이 음주 운전만큼 위험하다고 생각합니다. 주요 발견으로는 89%가 매주 과속을 목격하고, 67%가 매달 신호 위반을 관찰하며, 65%가 매주 운전 중 전화 사용을 목격한다고 합니다.
위험한 운전 관찰이 널리 퍼져 있음에도 불구하고, 65%의 응답자는 지난 1년간 주의 산만하게 운전한 적이 없다고 주장합니다. 설문조사는 자동 단속 기술에 대한 강력한 지지를 보여주며, 77%가 학교 구역에서의 시행을 찬성하고 96%가 학교 버스에 대한 시행을 지지합니다. NHTSA의 데이터에 따르면, 주의 산만한 운전으로 인해 2024년에는 전국에서 3,000명 이상의 사망자와 400,000명의 부상자가 발생했습니다.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) a publié une enquête auprès de 2 000 conducteurs américains révélant des informations critiques sur la sécurité routière. L'étude montre que 85% des Américains considèrent que conduire de manière distraite est aussi dangereux que de conduire en état d'ivresse. Les résultats clés indiquent que 89% sont témoins d'excès de vitesse chaque semaine, 67% observent des feux rouges brûlés chaque mois et 65% voient des utilisateurs de téléphone au volant chaque semaine.
Malgré l'observation généralisée de comportements de conduite dangereux, 65% des répondants affirment qu'ils n'ont jamais conduit de manière distraite au cours de l'année écoulée. L'enquête révèle un fort soutien pour la technologie de contrôle automatisé, avec 77% en faveur de sa mise en œuvre dans les zones scolaires et 96% la soutenant pour les bus scolaires. Selon les données de la NHTSA, la conduite distraite a causé plus de 3 000 décès et 400 000 blessures à l'échelle nationale en 2024.
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) hat eine Umfrage unter 2.000 amerikanischen Fahrern veröffentlicht, die wichtige Erkenntnisse zur Verkehrssicherheit offenbart. Die Studie zeigt, dass 85% der Amerikaner abgelenktes Fahren als ebenso gefährlich wie Trunkenheit am Steuer betrachten. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 89% wöchentlich Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen beobachten, 67% monatlich Rotlichtverstöße feststellen und 65% wöchentlich Handynutzung beim Fahren sehen.
Trotz weit verbreiteter Beobachtungen gefährlichen Fahrverhaltens behaupten 65% der Befragten, dass sie im letzten Jahr nie abgelenkt gefahren sind. Die Umfrage zeigt eine starke Unterstützung für automatisierte Überwachungstechnologie, wobei 77% die Umsetzung in Schulzonen befürworten und 96% dies für Schulbusse unterstützen. Laut Daten der NHTSA verursachte abgelenktes Fahren im Jahr 2024 über 3.000 Todesfälle und 400.000 Verletzungen im ganzen Land.
- Strong market acceptance for automated enforcement technology with 77% support in school zones and 96% for school buses
- Company well-positioned in road safety technology solutions with demonstrated effectiveness
- Large addressable market with significant safety concerns: 89% witness speeding weekly
- None.
- Timed with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the survey found two-thirds of Americans self-reported that they have not driven distracted in the past year, yet
89% witness speeding and reckless driving behavior weekly - More than
75% of Americans support automated technology to keep school children safer
According to the research, Americans are witnessing dangerous driving behaviors regularly:
89% witness speeding at least a couple times a week67% witness red light running at least once a month65% witness a driver using their phone behind the wheel at least a couple times a week60% have witnessed speeding in a school zone
The survey also found
While drivers reported witnessing reckless driving on a daily basis, when asked to self-report their own behavior the numbers were surprising.
74% claimed they had not used their phone while driving in the last year49% reported they typically drove the speed limit, and an additional45% said they typically drove 5-10 miles over the speed limit85% said they had never exceeded the speed limit in a school zone
These numbers are in stark contrast to other driving behavior studies.
For example, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that
"The biggest takeaway from this survey is that Americans understand and recognize the dangers of distracted driving but may not be so inclined to recognize it in their own driving behaviors," said Jon Baldwin, executive vice president of Government Solutions at Verra Mobility. "I believe that the average American is a good driver and cares about safety on the roads. However, being self-aware is key to making our roads safer so that everyone takes responsibility for their own driving behavior. Fortunately, we found a majority of Americans support a critical tool to help change these unsafe behaviors - automated photo enforcement."
When surveyors were asked about their opinions of technology-enabled safety programs that improve driving behavior, a majority of Americans (
"Americans supporting automated enforcement is comforting to know as this helps uphold our state laws while also freeing up law enforcement to focus on other key matters," said Baldwin. "The fact that an overwhelming majority support this to uphold safety measures for our children is something we all should be proud of."
Verra Mobility's Government Solutions business provides automated photo enforcement solutions for speeding in work zones, school zones and other safety zones, red light running, and illegal passing of school buses. These programs are demonstrated to be highly effective in reducing reckless and distracted driving.
To learn more about Verra Mobility and its support for safer roads and communities, visit www.verramobility.com/government.
Survey Methodology
The data was derived from a survey by Verra Mobility conducted online via Pollfish on March 3, 2025. 2,000 Americans aged 18+ who reported to drive at least a few times a week completed the survey. All decimals in this report are rounded to the nearest percentage point, which may lead to certain numerical totals adding up to slightly more or less than
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in
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