Fair warning: Big crackdown on texting while driving starts soon in New Jersey

Police officers across New Jersey will soon begin targeting distracted drivers with hefty fines for those who text and drive as part of a national crackdown.

The national "U Drive. U Text. U Pay" enforcement campaign starts Sunday and will include new strategies to crack down on motorists who text behind the wheel, according to the Division of Highway Traffic Safety.

The Attorney General's office warns that distracted drivers could face fines of $200 to $400 for a first offense and could increase to $800 and three insurance points in subsequent violations.

The statewide initiative comes in April as a part of National Distracted Driving Month.

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