Carson City joins statewide law enforcement effort to crack down on distracted driving
Carson City Sheriff's Office along with law enforcement agencies statewide are Joining Forces to focus on distracted drivers beginning Monday with stepped up enforcement through Jan. 22.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be working diligently to urge motorists to keep your eyes on the road and put away cell phones or other items that cause distractions.
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention.
Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office urges all drivers to be diligent when driving. Please put the cell phone away or use a hands free Bluetooth device. Holding your phone that is on speaker phone is still illegal.
Secure your pets in the back seat of your vehicle and don’t allow them to sit on your lap while driving. Think of the injuries to your beloved animal if you were to get into an accident. With the winter weather upon us, now is the best time to be focused on the road and other drivers and not be distracted with everything else around us.
— Earl Mays is a sergeant with the Carson City Sheriff's Office.