Results Of Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign In West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford Police Department issued nearly 340 infractions during the Distracted Driving High Visibility Enforcement campaign from Aug. 2 to Aug. 16. The campaign was sponsored by the CT DOT Highway Safety Office. The past two weeks were the continuation of the campaign, which the department participated in this past April.

Results for the August enforcement period:

338 infractions issued for distracted driving offenses.

Total (August and April 2017):

1,053 infractions issued for distracted driving offenses.

“I hope our efforts have promoted a higher awareness of distracted driving laws in Connecticut,” Officer Pete Parlos, of the Traffic Division, said in a press release.

Traffic Officer Nick Sachetti said, “I have noticed a greater percentage of compliance among drivers. I believe the enforcement campaign has made a positive influence on roadway safety.”

Police said the department’s primary goal of the campaign is to promote safe driving behavior.

“This is important, especially with the school year beginning on August 30, 2017,” police said. “We will be adding extra patrols around our schools for the beginning of the school year. We will continue enforcement for traffic violations including distracted driving, seat belts, speeding, and other moving offenses.”

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