DETROIT – As a part of a new campaign against distracted driving, Michigan State Police will begin riding in unmarked cars looking to catch folks breaking the law.

The campaign titled, "Operation Ghostrider," will allow police to spot distracted driving violators and will notify another marked car to pull the driver over.

More info on Distracted Driving laws in Michigan:

Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

Driving is a visual task and non-driving activities that draw the driver's eyes away from the roadway should always be avoided.

As of July 1, 2010, Michigan law prohibits texting while driving. For a first offense, motorists are fined $100. Subsequent offenses cost $200.

There are three main types of distraction:

Visual - taking your eyes off the road

Manual - taking your hands off the wheel

Cognitive - taking your mind off of what you're doing

Distracting activities include:

Using a cell phone and/or texting

Eating and drinking

Talking to passengers

Grooming

Reading, including maps

Using a PDA or navigation system

Watching a video

Changing the radio station, CD, or MP3 player.

Focus on the task at hand - driving: