April is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Law Enforcement across the nation are asking drivers to put their cell phone on “do not disturb” while they are driving.
The Lincoln Police Department will be conducting its “Red Light/Distracted Driving” Traffic Enforcement Project starting on Thursday, April 1st through Friday, April 16th. This project, funded by a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety, will allow the placement of additional officers around high accident intersections to watch for red light violations.
This will be a strict enforcement of traffic signal violations. Officers will also be watching for drivers who are testing. The fine for violating a traffic signal is $75 and $200 for texting while driving.
Drivers are cautioned to be aware of traffic signals and to put down their cell phone.