Distracted Driving
DOVER, Del. (AP) - State law enforcement agencies will begin increased enforcement of distracted driving law.
The Office of Highway Safety says the campaign will run Tuesday through June 17 to try to reduce the incidence of cellphone-related crashes.
The campaign is part of a nationwide effort called Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the Other.
Delaware officials say 138 cell phone-related crashes occurred in the state in 2011. Nationally that year, more than 3,000 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver.
Commercial Vehicle Safety
LARGO, Md. (AP) - The Maryland State Police are kicking off a commercial vehicle safety initiative.
Starting Tuesday, inspection teams will work at various locations throughout the Washington area. The kickoff will last 72 hours.
They will inspect commercial vehicles committing traffic violations. The initiative focuses on safe equipment and operation of buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles operating in North America.
Police say Roadcheck 2013 is held to remind carriers of the importance of maintenance and compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations.
