Buckle Up, Phone Down is a simple challenge for everyone in North Dakota: Wear your seat belt and drive without distractions.
- When you get into a vehicle, buckle up.
- When you’re driving, put the phone down.
These two actions help prevent serious injuries and save lives.
Seat belt use and distracted driving remain major contributors to traffic deaths and injuries.
- Many people killed in traffic crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
- Distracted driving continues to increase crash risk for everyone on the road.
Choosing to buckle up and drive distraction-free keeps your body protected and your attention on the road.
You can make a difference by committing to these simple actions:
- Wear your seat belt every seat, every trip, every time.
- Put the phone down when you’re driving.
- Speak up if you’re a passenger and the driver isn’t buckled or is distracted.
Small choices add up to safer roads.
Buckle Up, Phone Down is also a great fit for workplaces and community groups. Organizations can:
- Encourage seat belt use and distraction-free driving.
- Share BUPD messaging with staff, students or members.
- Promote safe driving expectations through internal policies or communications.
These efforts help reinforce a culture of safety beyond the roadway.
Additional Buckle Up, Phone Down resources are available, including:
- Social media content
- Seat belt and distracted driving policy examples
- Logos and branding materials
- Flyers and educational tools
- Vision Zero outreach coordinator presentations
Contact us to request materials or learn more about how to bring Buckle Up, Phone Down to your organization or community.