Law enforcement across the Silver State will be cracking down on distracted driving starting today.
Through February 23rd, officers will look for drivers who use any handheld electronic device while behind the wheel.
The Nevada Highway Patrol says since the ban went into effect three years ago, they still see people violate it every day. They say more than 3,500 crashes happen every year due to distracted driving.
Troopers say research has found using a cellphone behind the wheel increases the likelihood of a serious crash by four times.
