Arkansas State Police are serious about people driving safely, and starting on April 7 through April 14, they will be implementing a new statewide high-visibility enforcement effort on distracted driving.
Arkansas State Police Will be Watching For Distracted Drivers
Distracted Driving is the primary cause of most deaths and injuries from car accidents. When you are distracted, your focus is off the road, which affects your judgment and reaction time.
Put The Phone Away or Pay
What does this mean? One of the biggest forms of distracted driving is with our phones. This means that Arkansas State Police will be watching for drivers who are texting while driving. They are reminding everyone to Put The Phone Away or Pay.
Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar said in a press release,
Drivers will see increased law enforcement efforts, as officers will be stopping and ticketing anyone who is caught texting and driving. If you text and drive, you will pay…