Police Issue 56 Tickets In Westchester Distracted Driving Detail

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police conducted a six-hour distracted driving detail in four Westchester County towns on Wednesday, July 27, in an effort to cut down on the number of distracted driving-related accidents.

New York State Police conducted a distracted driving detail in Westchester County that resulted in 56 tickets being issued. Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

K Reakes

08/02/2016 11:30 a.m.

Five troopers focused on the towns of Somers, Lewisboro, North Castle and Bedford on Interstate 684, according to Trooper Melissa McMorris.

As a result of the detail, the following traffic tickets were issued:

31 - cell phone violations
13 - speeding violations
2 - seatbelt violations
8 - other violations

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