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Operation See: Vermont State Police go after distracted drivers

Troopers across Vermont are taking part in Operation See, to spot those violating the law.This comes just two weeks after a new state law went into effect. It carries a hefty fine and two points on your license if you are convicted of driving while using a portable device.Troopers said it hasn't made much of an impact yet.Green mountain Transit is partnered with police, allowing them to put cameras on an empty bus. As they drove down I-89 a member of the Vermont State Police would spot drivers violating the law, then radio to a trooper so they could pull the car over.During Thursday’s two-hour ride, five violators were spotted. Three tickets and two warnings were issued.

Troopers across Vermont are taking part in Operation See, to spot those violating the law.

This comes just two weeks after a new state law went into effect. It carries a hefty fine and two points on your license if you are convicted of driving while using a portable device.


Troopers said it hasn't made much of an impact yet.

Green mountain Transit is partnered with police, allowing them to put cameras on an empty bus.

As they drove down I-89 a member of the Vermont State Police would spot drivers violating the law, then radio to a trooper so they could pull the car over.

During Thursday’s two-hour ride, five violators were spotted.

Three tickets and two warnings were issued.

