Police Cracking Down On Distracted Driving In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — The New Canaan Police Department will be participating in the 2026 Distracted Driving Grant throughout the month of April, police announced Monday.

In a news release provided by the department, Police Lt. Marc DeFelice said the dates of additional enforcement are April 1-30, 2026.

In partnership with state and local law enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the campaign will step up enforcement efforts to enforce distracted-driving laws, according to DeFelice.

"Distracted driving is causing crashes, injuries and deaths across Connecticut," DeFelice wrote in a news release. "Please keep your eyes on the road."

According to the department, distracted driving crashes are preventable and driving should be a person's number one priority behind the wheel.

"New Canaan Police Department urges motorists to put their phone down when they get behind the wheel," DeFelice said.