not just state, but local police

too! i HATE people who are driving and on their cell phones. it's dangerous AND stupid. i see TENS of them each day. bust them ALL
while i'm bitching, TURN YOUR EFFING LIGHTS ON WHEN THE WEATHER IS BAD. THAT'S A STATE LAW AS WELL

Eyes On The Road!
Police Looking For Inattentive Drivers
State police have been ordered to crack down this week on drivers whose inattentiveness threatens the safety of others, particularly those using cellphones."Twenty-five percent of all crashes involve some form of driver distraction," Gov. M. Jodi Rell said in announcing the launch today of "Operation Safe Drive." The crackdown runs through Friday, a time when many students are out of school on vacation. "I have directed the state police to focus on the strict enforcement of distracted driving offenses, especially cellphone use while driving," Rell said in a press release. "Distracted driving is dangerous to everyone. Some distractions, no matter how minor, interfere with a driver's ability to properly maintain control of his or her vehicle. The fine for [hand-held] cellphone use while driving is $100, but the consequences of being distracted while driving can amount to much more." ......