In response to April being distracted driving awareness month, the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Police Department are reminding the community that a City Ordinance, approved in July 2014, prohibits texting or typing while driving a car or riding a bike. Communications Manager Jessica Drum says the ordinance states no person shall operate a motor vehicle or bicycle using a handheld wireless device to compose, send or read a written message while the motor vehicle or bicycle is in motion. City officials say distracted driving is a big problem and ask motorists to consider that your message can wait. Your life and the lives and safety of those around you is more important.
