News Release

PLMYOUTH — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort in April to deter distracted driving.

“Distractions behind the wheel can have devastating consequences,” said Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Executive Director Devon McDonald. “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.

“Violating Indiana’s distracted-driving laws can be costly, said the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department in a press release. Violators of Indiana’s hands-free law can face a class c infraction, with fines up to $500 and points added to their license.

Cell phone use while driving is dangerous and illegal. Break the cycle. For more information, visit nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving.