Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Mattoon Police Department released the following on their Facebook Page.“The Mattoon Police Department announced it issued 99 hands free law violations, 9 Seat belt violations, 9 Other Citations and made 8 traffic and/or felony arrest, during the April distracted driving enforcement period.
“Distracted Driving Awareness Month allowed The Mattoon Police Department to bring a heightened awareness to stop motorists from engaging in this deadly behavior,” said Capt. Brandon Saunders.
The Mattoon Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.
Using your phone in anything other than handsfree mode in Illinois is not only dangerous, but also illegal.
Break the cycle. Drop it and drive.
The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.”
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