Monroe County Sheriff's Department increases patrols for distracted driving and speeding campaign

– It is a problem that many people use their phones while driving, says Ole Petter Ustad of the police.

Monroe County Sheriff's Department increases patrols for distracted driving and speeding campaign

BLOOMINGTON—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is stepping up its traffic enforcement efforts as part of a statewide campaign to reduce crashes caused by distracted driving and speeding. The campaign, which runs from April 5 through April 19, will see an increase in roving and high-visibility patrols throughout the county. The initiative is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through grants administered by t…

Put the phone away or pay - Wabash County's News

Officers with the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department are on high alert as they participate in an annual traffic safety campaign looking for people speeding or driving while distracted. Distracted driving and speeding caused over 17,000 thousand crashes across Indiana in 2024, resulting in 230 deaths. To help save lives, The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department is participating in a traffic safety campaign from April 5 through April 19. During th…

Put the Phone Down: LAPD and CHP Targets Distracted Drivers in April Crackdown

Hands-Free Law Violations Could Now Cost You More Than Just a Fine Throughout April, the Los Angeles Police Department will step up enforcement efforts targeting drivers who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The initiative aims to curb distracted driving, which remains a leading cause of vehicle crashes across the state. Under current California law, it is illegal for drivers to hold a …