(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is reminding drivers to put away distractions while behind the wheel.
It’s part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) high-visibility enforcement effort to deter distracted drivers across Indiana and the country during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
“Distractions behind the wheel can have devastating consequences,” said Devon McDonald, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Executive Director. “We urge all motorists to focus on the road and avoid any activity that takes their attention away from driving safely.”
Law enforcement officers nationwide will enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind people to put away distractions while on the road.
“People know using their phone while driving is dangerous and often illegal, but they do it anyway, and put themselves and others at risk,” said Sgt. Adam Henson with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. “Drivers will see increased law enforcement efforts, as officers will be stopping and ticketing anyone who is caught texting and driving.”
The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is comprised of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department.
Those who violate Indiana’s hands-free law could face a Class C infraction with fines of up to $500 and have points added to their license.
For more information, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving.
