Drivers are called to join the "It Can Wait" movement today (Sept. 19) to end the dangerous habit of texting while driving.

At 2 p.m. today, join local officials, police and fire departments, City Year representatives and AT&T during the Drive 4 Pledges Day kickoff at the pedestrian bridge entrance of the Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock. Aspiring to create a social stigma around the dangerous habit of texting while driving, Drive 4 Pledges Day will focus on getting individuals involved in taking the pledge to never text and drive. 

The cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock will mark Drive 4 Pledges Day with a proclamation reading.

Mayor Stodola and North Little Rock Police Chief Mike Davis will announce the adoption of “It Can Wait, Little Rock” and “It Can Wait, North Little Rock,” extensions of AT&T’s national Texting and Driving – "It Can Wait" movement.

Pulaski County Sheriff Doc Holladay, representatives from the Little Rock and North Little Rock police departments, MEMS and other city, county and community leaders will be on hand to share their commitment to never text and drive and encourage others to do the same.

Arkansans are encouraged to take the pledge by texting ARPLEDGE to 464329 or visiting by www.itcanwait.com.

The proclamation being read is part of AT&T’s campaign, which seeks to:

  • Educate people about the dangers of texting while driving.
  • Urge drivers to take the pledge and join the movement
  • Encourage people to visit the www.ItCanWait.com website to stay informed and help spread the word via social media that when it comes to texting and driving – #ItCanWait

Arkansas’ own Hot Dog Mike and City Year of Little Rock/North Little Rock were recently featured in the national "It Can Wait" “100 Deadliest Days” social media campaign to help spread the word about the dangers of texting while driving.

AT&T developed the "Texting and Driving: It Can Wait" simulator to show firsthand the dangers of texting behind the wheel – in a safe way! Central Arkansas residents are encouraged to try the simulator  today (Sept. 19) and throughout the weekend at the Lakewood Village AT&T store in North Little Rock at 2617 Lakewood Village Dr.