Students should think twice before answering that call while driving, especially this month as Naperville police patrols are surging.
According to the NPD Public Information Office’s press release from April 8, the Naperville Police Department is increasing patrols in search of drivers who violate distracted driving laws throughout April.
The surge in Naperville police patrols for the distracted driving campaign is courtesy of a partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies. IDOT is funding the increased Naperville police patrols using federal traffic safety funds administered in honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
“During April, officers will be looking for distracted driving violations and reminding motorists to put the phone away and focus on the road,” Naperville Police Sergeant Eric Muska said in a City of Naperville press release…