More than 100 law enforcement agencies in the state for the second straight year will crack down on distracted drivers as part of the national distracted driving enforcement campaign.
Between April 1-15, high visibility enforcement efforts will target motorists who are observed talking on handheld cellphones and sending text messages. The slogan of the national campaign is “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.”
A kickoff event for the campaign will take place in Spokane on April 1. At the event, Jim and Lisa Thompson will unveil a road sign to be erected this spring at the site near Colfax where their son, Sam, died after he crossed the center line while texting and driving. The statewide patrols will be conducted in honor of Sam.
These and all extra patrols are part of Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit targetzero.com.
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