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Deputies To Target Distracted Drivers In DuPage County

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which means the DuPage County Sheriff's Office will be out in full force. The DuPage County Sheriff's Office is planning to crack down on Distracted Drivers in April, part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The campaign will focus on motorists using their phones, texting, and other activities while driving. This is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads, according to Sheriff James Mendrick. Mendrick stated that law enforcement will increase enforcement efforts to stop anyone texting and driving.

Deputies To Target Distracted Drivers In DuPage County

Published : a month ago by Lisa Marie Farver in Auto

DUPAGE COUNTY — This April, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office plans to crack down on motorists who are using their phones, texting and engaging in other activities while driving. The safety campaign is part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

"Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads

today," DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said in a statement.

Mendrick added, "During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, law enforcement will boost enforcement efforts, stopping anyone we see texting and driving. We do this to save lives."

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