North Dakota issues 622 citations in distracted driving campaign

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

North Dakota law enforcement issued 622 citations during September's 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign targeting distracted driving.

North Dakota law enforcement agencies issued 622 citations during September's 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign, which encouraged drivers to keep their eyes on the road and avoid distractions.

According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, 289 citations were issued for distracted driving, 141 for speeding and 33 for failure to wear a seatbelt. Four people were also arrested for driving under the influence.

Law enforcement used high visibility patrols across the state to discourage dangerous driving behaviour. Officials said many of these citations are preventable and recommend that drivers set navigation systems and queue music before beginning to drive, while keeping phones out of reach behind the wheel.

How it is being reported

• North Dakota issues 622 citations during ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaignNorth Dakota law enforcement agencies have wrapped up their ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign for the month of September issuing 622 citations total.Valleynewslive · 21 Oct, 02:55
• 622 citations issued during September distracted driving campaignLaw enforcement agencies across North Dakota issued 622 citations during a campaign targeting distracted driving in September.KXNET · 20 Oct, 21:37

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