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Decreasing distracted driving

Camas police issue tickets for drivers who talk or text on their cell phones

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Camas Police Officer Tim Dickerson stopped the driver of a Dodge Caravan, after he saw her talking on her cell phone Wednesday, on Northwest 38th Avenue near Grass Valley Park. He issued several $124 tickets, as part of an effort to dissuade individuals from talking or texting while driving.

Camas Police Officer Tim Dickerson recently proved it does not pay to drive while talking or texting on a cell phone.

He participated Wednesday in a five-hour emphasis, to ticket drivers who were doing just that. The fine for each ticket was $124.

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