Distracted driving was responsible for over 3,100 deaths in 2014, according to government statistics, leading to April being designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. McMinnville Police Department will be educating the public about the dangers of distracted driving, both through the media and in person. “It’s particularly important for law enforcement to do anything they can this month to let people know distracted driving is not tolerated,” said McMinnville Police Lt. Mark Mara.