Put the Phone Away or Pay
Date:
April 8, 2026
For More Information:
Derek J. Horalek, dhoralek@lancaster.ne.gov
The national ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ mobilization is directed at reducing the number of crashes caused by distracted drivers. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office will increase the number of deputies working during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 PM starting Thursday, April 09, 2026, and ending Monday, April 13, 2026.
The additional deputies will patrol Lancaster County in marked patrol cars and concentrate their efforts on distracted driving violations which specifically include the use of handheld wireless communication devices.
Overtime for the additional deputies working during the crackdown will be paid through a mini-grant funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.
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