Citations for cell phone use in Colorado nearly tripled this year

Citations for cell phone use in Colorado nearly tripled this year

State troopers are cracking down on drivers who use cell phones and electronic devices while on the road — and Colorado State Patrol says the upped enforcement is helping to reduce crashes. So far this year, state troopers have issued 701 citations related to using electronic devices while driving, according to a news release from the State Patrol. That’s an 188% increase — nearly triple the 243 citations issued during the same period last year.…