BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are reminding motorists that Thursday, October 17 is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day.

Presented by the National Distracted Driving Coalition, October 17, will be the third annual National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day (DNDWD). This day draws attention to a life-saving feature that is already integrated into every smartphone. Do Not Disturb While Driving settings block calls, texts and other notifications while driving to help keep motorists focused on the road ahead.

NDDC’s goal is to encourage individuals to turn on their phone’s DNDWD feature and to encourage employers to implement policies that will ensure their employees are distraction-free while driving on business.

“You have a choice! Show you care about the lives of your friends, family members and even strangers,” reads the NDDC’s DNDWD website. “Choose to stay safe by turning on your phone’s Do Not Disturb function and tell others to do the same. Join our movement and spread the word: enabling a simple setting on your phone could save your life.”

More in the flyer and video below.