The Conroe Police Department has launched a targeted distracted-driving enforcement campaign to curb dangerous driving behaviors associated with mobile device use. Officers will increase patrols and traffic stops for observed violations as part of an effort to reduce crashes and improve road safety.
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Officials say the Conroe Police Department has started an enforcement effort to get people across the city to drive less while distracted. The department said that the program will focus on stopping and ticketing drivers who are using cell phones or doing other things that take their attention away from the road.
The statement, "Conroe Police Department Announces Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign," said that police will focus on drivers whose actions increase the likelihood of accidents. The department stated that the program is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety and reduce preventable accidents.
The department told drivers in its message to "eliminate distractions." The press statement said that the campaign will include both visible enforcement and public education. However, it did not give a specific start date or a full list of enforcement operations. As a way to lower crash rates, city leaders and traffic safety advocates are increasingly focusing on limiting device-related driving distractions.
Police did not say how many tickets they expect to issue, but they said enforcement will be "consistent and visible" in areas with a lot of traffic and accidents. The department suggested that drivers take practical steps to lower their risk, such as stopping to talk on the phone, setting the GPS before leaving, and using hands-free options when they are legal.
Local officials said that driving while distracted remains a factor in many car accidents. Even though the Conroe release did not include local crash numbers, experts say that focusing on both enforcement and education together usually makes people more likely to follow traffic rules.
As a result of the department's increased focus on distracted driving, there will be more police officers near busy intersections and passageways. Drivers who get tickets for using a cell phone while driving or other violations may have to pay fines, get points on their driving records, or face other legal consequences, depending on the offense and Texas law.
The Conroe Police Department asked the community to work together, noting that both driving habits and law enforcement are important to making roads safer.
Authorities told people they could get additional information about safe driving through the department's legal channels of communication.
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