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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Stamford Police Launch Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Stamford police are back on the hunt for drivers who are distracted by their cell phones and other devices during its renewed "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." statewide campaign.During the campaign, which runs from Wednesday through Aug. 15, officers will be cracking down on motorists who text, talk or distract themselves with a hand-held mobile phone while driving.  “Texting and driving is a public safety crisis. Our mission is to save lives and protect the public. Enforcing texting and driving laws is a critical priority for our department,” said Assistant Chief Thomas Wuennemann.  Dur…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Tickets For Texting More Than Double For NY Motorists Tickets For Texting More Than Double For NY Motorists
Tickets For Texting More Than Double For NY Motorists Although many New Yorkers have caught on when it comes to recognizing the perils of talking on cell phones while driving, most still aren’t putting their phones down as tickets for texting while driving continue to rise. Data collected by the state from 2012 to 2016 has found that tickets for talking on cell phones have fallen 47 percent statewide; however, during that same period, tickets for texting and driving is up more than 200 percent. With April designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, State and local law enforcement agencies have cracked down on texting and driving, dishing…

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by Zak Failla