#Put the phone away or pay
Maui police launch ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign against distracted driving
Beginning Monday, April 6, and continuing through April 13, 2026, motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement as part of the departmentʻs participation in the national “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign for distracted driving awareness enforcement.
Drivers reminded to “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” for distracted driver awareness month
According to NHTSA, “Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.”
Maui police to launch ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign against distracted driving
Beginning Monday, April 1, 2024, and continuing throughout the month, motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement as the MPD Traffic Division will take part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” distracted driving awareness enforcement event.