BISMARCK, N.D. (NDDOT) – The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has announced the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Safety Division is the recipient of the 2021 Public Affairs and Consumer Education (PACE) Overall Campaign Award (Budget under $50k) for their Melanie Johnson Distracted Driving campaign.

The 2020 campaign tells the story of Melanie Johnson and her family, who were side swiped by a distracted semi-truck driver while traveling on the interstate. This is the second straight year NDDOT was recognized by AAMVA in the PACE category. Last year, NDDOT was awarded for their Nelson Rural Roads campaign.

Both campaigns are part of the Vision Zero strategy that promotes personal responsibility when traveling by always wearing a seat belt, using appropriate child passenger safety seats, following all posted speed limits, and driving sober and distraction-free.

The award will be presented to NDDOT in Indianapolis in November.

Founded in 1933, AAMVA serves North American motor vehicle and law enforcement agencies to accomplish their missions. AAMVA’s awards program fosters a tradition of excellence in the motor vehicle and law enforcement community by honoring individuals, teams and organizations. These organizations have committed their time and resources to safety initiatives, outstanding customer service, public affairs and consumer educational programs throughout the country. For more information about AAMVA and its award program, visit http://www.AAMVA.org.

Learn more about North Dakota’s Vision Zero strategy and goal to achieve zero motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads at VisionZero.ND.gov.