Attorney Offers Scholarships in Don't Text and Drive Campaign

 

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Law Office of Rick DeHoyos is offering scholarship opportunities in exchange for a student anti-texting and driving commitment.

In a series of paid ads, students are invited to sign a “pledge” on the firm’s website. The pledge states the promise to refrain from texting while driving. The students’ identities remain anonymous and the students will be automatically eligible for a random drawing for one of three $500 scholarship winners.

DeHoyos explained, "We represent the victims of auto accidents, and we see the growing danger texting while driving represents. It’s another decision that seems so minor but can destroy lives. We are approaching it this way because it is very difficult for law enforcement to have an impact on the problem."

It comes down to a conscious choice on the part of the driver.” DeHoyos added, "This is strictly on the honor system, there is no way to enforce the pledge, but that isn’t the point. If just a few young people become just that much more reluctant to text behind the wheel, this will be a success.”

The pledge and scholarship contest was created to coincide with graduation events. It ends June 15.

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