Distracted driving

Kernersville police are encouraging motorists to pay less attention to distractions like cell phones and more attention to the road. In the case of texting while driving, officers will be on the lookout for those who violate the law. In 2013, 3,154 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers, according to data and statistics provided by www.distraction.gov. For more, see the Thursday, April 9, 2015 edition.