Hinsdale Police Support Distracted Driving Awareness Week

HINSDALE, IL - The National Safety Council has identified the month of April to be "Distracted Driving Awareness Month." Throughout the month, the Hinsdale Police Department will be actively ticketing those texting or operating hand-held cell phones.

The department said they will also be coordinating efforts with neighboring law enforcement agencies in support of the first annual Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week. According to police, Hinsdale officers will be conducting targeted enforcement efforts between April 24 and April 28 to increase the public awareness and importance of distracted driving.

To avoid a distracted driving ticket or crash, the Hinsdale Police Department offers drivers the following tips: Turn off your cell phone and/or put it out of reach while driving; include in your outgoing message that you can't answer while you are driving; and don't call or text anyone at a time when you think they may be driving.

Police said drivers who break the law and place themselves and others in danger will be cited without warning, with a fine amount of at least $120.

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