The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a national high-visibility enforcement effort this month to deter distracted driving.
“Distractions behind the wheel can have devastating consequences,” said Devon McDonald, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “We urge all motorists to focus on the road and avoid any activity that takes their attention away from driving safely.”
Law enforcement officers nationwide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind people to put away distractions while on the road. This effort comes during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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“Stay focused and keep Hamilton County safe,” Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush said.
Drivers will see increased law enforcement efforts, as officers will be stopping and ticketing anyone who is caught texting and driving.
Violating Indiana’s distracted-driving laws can be costly. Violators of Indiana’s hands-free law could face a Class C infraction with fines of up to $500 and have points added to their license.
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