Crime & Safety
Monrovia Police to Crack Down on Texting While Driving
Monrovia's police officers will join other agencies stepping up enforcement for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
From the Monrovia Police Department:
In a growing effort to stem the dangerous tide of texting and cell phone use while driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has again designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
During the Month of April, the Monrovia Police Department and more than 300 local law enforcement agencies throughout California will crack down on drivers text messaging and talking on their hand-held cell phones behind the wheel. Monrovia officers will enforce a "zero tolerance" policy. The first two years of this effort have had a tremendous affect in heightening public awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.
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The intention of this continued enforcement effort is to turn that awareness into a behavior change to save lives. If you become tempted to answer, send that text, or make that quick call while driving, Don't - it's NOT worth it!
For more information on distracted driving awareness click on the California Office of Traffic Safety.
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