Snapchat has many filters for users to choose from. Some of these filters alter the color scheme of the screen while others promote a cause or holiday. On April 19th 2016, a snapchat filter was released in an effort to stop people from using snapchat while they are behind the wheel. There are warnings about snapping and driving when you use the speedometer snapchat filter. This filter specifically promoted the practice of not snapping and driving.
Distracted drivers aren’t just making phone calls or taking their eyes off the road to text. Many of them are going using social media while they should be concentrating on driving.
#SnapandDrive - The hashtag started trending when some people used social media to post photos while driving. They were criticised for irresponsible behaviour. @StuuBee: “Took some photos while I driving out in the country today. #snapanddrive #snow.” @victjohnson: “Had a dream nightmare last night that Kylie Jenner hit my car because she was takin’ a snap #snapanddrive”
#JustDrive - In response to this in the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is trying to shame such drivers into putting their phones down. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, part of the Department of Transportation. It is currently calling out distracted drivers on Twitter with the #JustDrive hashtag.
@NHTSAgov: “Don’t be another statistic. No matter how old you are - stay safe, alive, and off your phone. #justdrive” @auspicacious: “Thank you @NHTSAgov for seeking out and shaming people who text while drive. Texting while driving is always illegal, and kills. #justdrive” @rosenfeldj: “Don’t let an emoji wreck your life. If you’re texting,
you’re not driving.” @TNHSO: “If your attention is divided when you’re on the road, the road only gets half the attention. #justdrive” @LeenaV_MD: “#justdrive to prevent distracted driving & unnecessary accidents #safety #drivesmart #prevention”
@leopchan: “My take on #justdrive is to have the passengers in my car to snaps other drivers with their license plate numbers who text &drive. Post them.”
@TrooperBenKHP: “I’m sick and tired of all the #DistractedDriving!”
@ErieCountyClerk: “Drive safe when driving in construction zones and when passing by emergency or police vehicles. #JustDrive #MoveOver”
@geotraffic_sm: “Emotional driving IS a form of distracted driving! #DDA #justdrive”
@lawkjackson: “Distracted driving puts everyone around you in danger. Don’t be selfish. #JustDrive”
@ZMCHD: “Does doing what you want include being a danger to yourself & other drivers? For everyones sake don’t snap #justdrive.”