CONROE, TX — Distracted driving continues to be a serious public safety concern across Texas and within the City of Conroe. Despite ongoing education and enforcement efforts, distracted driving remains a leading cause of traffic crashes, resulting in preventable injuries and fatalities on our roadways.
In 2024, nearly one in five traffic crashes in Texas involved distracted driving. These crashes are largely preventable, yet they continue to place drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk and leave thousands seriously injured each year.
Texas law has prohibited drivers from reading, writing, or sending text messages while operating a motor vehicle since 2017. To address ongoing violations and enhance roadway safety, the Conroe Police Department will increase enforcement of distracted driving laws over the coming weeks…