White Rock police are cracking down on distracted drivers this month, looking for anyone behind the wheel whose focus isn’t on the road.
Sgt. Joel Glen said officers and community policing volunteers will be conducting enforcement at various points in the city – and they won’t just be watching for drivers who are using their cellphones. Those doing their makeup or eating could also find themselves with a ticket.
“It’s not specifically illegal to be doing your makeup or eating, but if it’s causing you to neglect your turn signals (etc.)… it falls under distracted driving,” Glen said.
Glen noted the initiative is not a stealth operation, but a visible effort to raise awareness and curb the habit.
The initiative is to continue throughout March.
