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In an effort to promote safety and discourage unsafe driving habits, the Bristol Police Department, along with law enforcement from across the state, including the state police, will be stepping up enforcement on distracted driving laws.
The operation, ‘U text. U drive. U pay.’, is now in effect and will run through Tuesday, August 16th to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and distracted driving.
Police will target motorists who text, talk, or use their cell phone in some fashion while they drive, which is illegal in Connecticut.
The fines for cell phone violations are:
- 1st Offense: $150
- 2nd Offense: $300
- Subsequent Offenses: $500
The statewide crackdown was started three years ago and is organized by the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The campaign is run twice annually, in April and August.
I urge motorists to slow down and put their phones down while driving.
