UEA Incoming Tips: Evening News Brief: Distracted driving campaign could cost CT drivers $500

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Evening News Brief: Distracted driving campaign could cost CT drivers $500

Distracted driving campaign could cost CT drivers $500

Police departments around the state are cracking down on distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign In light of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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