Berlin Police Release Results Of Distracted Driving Campaign

BERLIN, CT — During the month of August the Berlin Police teamed up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Distracted Driving Awareness month. Berlin officers conducted fifteen spot-checks in August that were designed to identify distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign.

A total of 162 motorists were cited for violating the law that governs the use of mobile electronic devices. This included 5 operators who were cited for a second offense, and 3 operators who were cited for a third offense.

The goal of the campaign and enforcement effort was to educate motorists and reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes and injuries that involve distracted drivers. The Berlin Police and the Connecticut Department of Transportation urge you to put your phone down when you get behind the wheel. If you need to text, pull over and park your vehicle in a safe place first.

Results of the August 2019 U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Enforcement Campaign:

Cell Phone Talking 1st Offense 58

Cell Phone Talking 2nd Offense 2

Cell Phone Talking 3rd Offense 2

Texting 1st Offense 82

Texting 2nd Offense 3

Texting 3rd Offense 1

Adult Seatbelt Violation 1

Suspended License 2

Other MV violations 11