stopb4utxt thumb bands now available

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - WTHI-TV and WTHITV.com is kicking-off a community awareness campaign to keep you and your family safe.

We're launching stopb4utxt (stop before you text).

It’s a campaign to encourage Wabash Valley drivers not to text while driving.

We're asking everyone to wear a special band on their thumb to serve as a visual reminder not to text when you're behind the wheel.

With the increase of car accidents due to the texting distraction, this campaign will help bring awareness to this problem.

"If we can save one accident from happening, or one injury, or save a life, then everything we have done will be success in this campaign," says WTHI-TV Vice President and General Manager Todd Weber.

The specially-produced thumb bands, with stopb4utxt message, will be available at area locations.

You can pick up a thumb band at

Dorsett Mitsubishi
105 West May Fair Drive
Terre Haute, IN

ISU Federal Credit Union
444 N. 3rd Street
Terre Haute, IN

American Family Insurance
William Hooker, Agent
509 A St NE
Linton, IN 47441

American Family Insurance
Clay Douglas, Agent
401 E National Ave
Brazil, IN 47834

American Family Insurance
Kevin Michael, Agent
903 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803

American Family Insurance
Vicki Welsh, Agent
1432 S 3rd St
Terre Haute, IN 47802