See How Many Citations Plainfield Police Issued During Distracted Driving Enforcement

PLAINFIELD, IL — April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Plainfield police issued a total of 66 citations during its month-long campaign, officials announced.

The increased enforcement was implemented to help drivers avoid the consequences of distracted driving with the slogan: "Put the phone away or pay," police said.

Here's a look at the breakdown of citations issued:

• 49 hands-free law violations
• 10 seat belt violations
• 4 speeding
• 1 child safety seat violation
• 1 expired registration
• 1 no insurance

Officers also made one arrest for no valid driver's license and one felony arrest for possession of a controlled substance.

The Plainfield Police Department joined Illinois State Police and multiple local agencies and highway safety partners for the enforcement effort.