OHIO — Wednesday, October 29, is National Buckle Up Phones Down Day, a day meant to bring awareness to two of the most common factors in deadly crashes.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is taking part in the national movement and said it's all about saving lives.

"We see it every day on our highways," Matt Bruning, an ODOT spokesperson, said. "People with their phone in their face while they're driving. That's got to stop. That's part of what Buckle Up Phones Down Day is all about. It's trying to remind people yet again to focus on the road and not your phone."

In Ohio, it is illegal to use or hold a cell phone while driving. If an officer sees a violation, they can pull you over.

Since the state strengthened its distracted driving laws, the number of crashes and fatalities has st

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