Distracted Driving: Ride along with

[@johnknowlton3998]

Thank you Trooper Mcgregor. I’m always talk to my daughters about this. I drive 40 to 50 thousand miles a year and it’s getting worse. Thank you for your service!🇺🇸

[@kennethowens3995]

Thank you brother. I see it every day over and over

[@joeski1859]

I live in NH ... Just yesterday a 20 year old girl rolled her car as she was texting an hit two parked car ... This was a residential street w kids on their bikes on the other end ... Thank God it was only property damage .... Thank you trooper

[@BigLisaFan]

23 year old woman was texting, went off the road and rolled over landing upside down in a 6 foot deep pond. The house was a fair bit from the road, rural area and dark. Lightly travelled at night. No one saw or heard it. She drowned. Only at first light did someone see the car upside down.

[@Cullen-no9ly]

Great job sir

[@1razerful]

I travel every weekend on 93 going to the white mountains and every week i see at least 10 cars on cell phones. And that's just going up not to mention going home on Sunday. So thank you for doing this i see young and old people doing it its no joke.

[@moniquedeitz4356]

Thank you, Trooper McGregor. Appreciate your dedication and role in helping to maintain safe driving on the roads and highways of New Hampshire. Well done!

[@peterb6282]

Thank you Trooper McGregor! An unenviable task. How is it we all survived before the introduction of cell phones! Nowadays people can't go 10 minutes without txting someone...Life has become that critical. I drive with "Do Not Disturb While Driving Turned on" on my cell phone...it's so simple, goes on automatically and eliminates the temptation. Best thing I ever did. I think all phones should come with it already turned on .

[@joebeaton1101]

Thank you!! Hate distracted driving!!

[@billythefirstjr]

Live in NH. Always wanted this video.

[@communitytube8378]

Good work. This needs to be done more often all over the states. I see way too many people driving with a phone in there hand anymore.

[@rejean2744]

Good Luck N.H. .... We passed a law in Mass. a few years ago but, no one enforces it, as far as I can tell. I now look at every other car as a potential danger. Speeding, running lights, failure to signal and just plain rudeness everywhere on the road. It's actually miraculous that more people aren't injured or killed.

[@davidball8]

Turn around at 1:51 and write the clown a ticket for not clearing their vehicle of snow!!

[@sethmoking]

Just the other day I was sitting on a bench on a main street in a small town, watching the drivers as they went by. Nearly every young girl behind the wheel was looking down at their phone as they drove. This is one of the main reasons I don't like riding a bicycle on the road any more. Scary.

[@Antony0098]

Live in NH, all over New England, wherever I go, even if it's down the street, I will see someone on their phone while driving. It's rare to not see someone on their phone while they're driving when going out. Glad this is being done

[@RyanB-s6k]

yall should do more ride along videos i think its awesome and im thinking about applying myself!

[@norm2264]

My goal is not to take money out of your pocket but you got 30 days to pay for the ticket😅😅

[@SahimAkaMoeski]

Thank you for your service

[@edsullivan344]

thx u sir for your service as over the road truck driver i see alot distracted driving people using their cell phones and i just feel its so unsafe people doing while driving i even seen truck drivers doing and with more and more traffic on the road today it dont take much for a person life to change i been driving trucks for 36 years and traffic is 3 or 4xs worse today than when i started to drive semi trucks have safe day

[@susanberntsen9776]

Great job Officer, keep those roads safe!!

[@erfDD3923]

Great video, very professional..

[@VanlifevantoyzAmerica]

Thank you so much Officer for the update and the information that everybody needs to do while driving behind the wheel and also driving is a privilege. It’s not by anything but by a privilege you have to be responsible when you’re driving and there’s a lot of people in the state where I live at, they’re not enforcing the rules and regulations when it comes to distracted driving playing on your phonenot just the phone. It’s other people in the vehicle given the driver distractions while the driver is trying to focus on the road sort of speak but thank you New Hampshire. State police for the info.

[@ralphrehmjr.3003]

As a commercial truck driver of 38-yrs there isn’t nearly enough being done to discourage distracted drivers-as the officer stated until you witness the costly price that many pay including with their lives more needs to be done plus 1,000-percent more needs to be done with road rage so dangerous and also deadly but many feel that driving is their right but it’s a privilege please people THINK-!! before you act out your rage your life may depend on it-!!!!👍👍

[@Read-various-sources]

Good job trooper. I set the “Focus” setting on my iPhone to on, which blocks all calls and texts while I’m driving. Everything and everyone can wait. I don’t want to kill anyone!

[@Boreascorax]

Right on Troopers!

[@bradleysteeves3291]

good job trooper, too much distracted driving going on. traffic stops , think you might want to consider where you stand on the highway next to all those distracted drivers, stay safe trooper

[@gregmoyer8959]

We need this in North Carolina, their is no enforcement that I ever see, it’s an absolute joke how they refuse to crack down on this when in reality it’s probably just as dangerous as DWI

[@Synthetrix]

In L.A. There are fewer people NOT using their phones behind the wheel. It’s ridiculous.

[@deansapp4635]

Write these folks massive tickets. Distracted driving is FIVE worse than drunk driving

[@dannyschanzer1117]

theyre both bad, and drunk driving is way worse

[@acousticshadow4032]

@@dannyschanzer1117 ~ Tell that to the family of Mike Phelps ~ who lost a leg & bled to death in Allenstown, when an 18-yr-old girl hit him on his motorcycle. Jordan Heath was TEXTING.

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

I just got a new truck (my username). My son made it so all I have to do to make or answer a phone call is push a button on the steering wheel. The same with text messages. I'm completely digitally and electronically challenged. I didn't even know the truck had that technology. I'm glad it does though! I'm in Central New York. I absolutely love New Hampshire. Spent some time in the White Mountain National Forest area a few years back. Can't wait to go back to Yesterdays in Jackson, NH for breakfast!

[@davidstar4156]

thank you for your service. now we need a detail to stop zig-zaging thru traffic and speeding. I see that more than distracted driving

[@remichal]

Traffic patrol is non-existant in neighboring Maine other than the turnpike. But when they are out on the roads they ignore blatant violations.

[@williambrandt9254]

When I was up in Canada on Highway 1 through the Rockies in Alberta I loved taking pictures along the road of the scenery of the mountains that seemed to come right up to the highway. Then a local told me if the police catch you it's a $1200 fine I always seem to get minor speeding tickets occasionally like 10 miles an hour over. But the last one I got was a photo camera in Portland Oregon and I was willing to drive 600 miles back to go to a traffic school to keep it off my insurance. Anyway I learned something interesting about what cell phones do while you're driving. Some things you can do concurrently with driving like talking to a passenger but if you're talking or texting on a cell phone they gave the analogy of the phone ringing at home while you're watching a TV program. You're talking to the person on the phone and then when you get back to the TV program you can't remember anything in the interim. All of your attention is taken away from driving. That's why talking on a cell phone and texting is so dangerous. I don't know about taking pictures while you're driving cause I'm still paying attention to driving but $1200 is $1200 I actually learned a few things at that traffic school which because of Covid at the time fortunately for me they conducted it via Zoom I actually learned a couple of things like how much money is lost when an accident blocks an interstate. Or how many people are on drugs or drunk that you encounter on the road every day. Anyway I don't use the cell phone anymore when I'm driving

[@lawrenceartz8640]

If you use a non-electronic mechanical film camera to take pictures, you will be fine. It is NOT a handheld electronic device.

[@williambrandt9254]

@@lawrenceartz8640 I'd have to say if I tried to use my old Nikon F3 SLR while driving that would be dumb. Looking through a rangefinder while trying to drive. I have taken along the road probably 100s of photos with my iPhone - still seeing the road and a quick view at the phone and snap the picture. But illegal is illegal... As far as the Nikon being a non-smartphone and "legal", I'll bet most states have a "distracted driving" statute to cover that - like trying to shave while you are driving :-)

[@JamesHoffman-o4b]

Had a Massachusetts State trooper pull me over. When he walked up to the window, he said,Do you know why I pulled you over. My response was , No I don’t. He then said, I saw you talking on a non hands free device. My response was No, my phone is on the dash and I was eating a English muffin with peanut butter. When it was over and as he walked away, he said that this was just a warning. Never have figured out what the warning was for.

[@k1sfd1974]

You could be allergic to Peanut Butter! That’s serious stuff!

[@acousticshadow4032]

I knew he wasn't going to have to wait long to catch one. Seems nearly 50% of motorists are on their phones.🤔

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

I see people going right through red lights and 4 way stop signs looking at their phones with no attention being given to the road or traffic and it's getting more common.

[@hughbaggins8627]

I play the trumpet sometimes driving, but my car has cruise control so it’s all good

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Thank you!! I see many drivers on their phones on and off major highways like Rt 101 and 95. What is troubling is they don’t care about anyone but themselves. No common sense on their part.

[@sethmoking]

I'll admit, when the laws against using the phone while driving first came out, I was against them. I think partly, because, in my mind, using the phone while driving would be once in a blue moon thing. As I've seen what people have become with their phone addictions, I've become a convert. People aren't just using their phones while stopped at a light in an emergency. They're straight up playing on their phones the entire drive, from point A to point B every single time they get behind the wheel. That is so irresponsible. I've had people swerve into my lane and force me to slam on my brakes, and as they swerve back into their lane, I can see their eyes go right back to their phone. Pisses me off.

[@8799crosby]

i would think driving and looking into other cars ,is also distracted driving

[@patstiff]

Good thing no one cares what you think! There is a BIG difference, especially given the training troopers receive.

[@8799crosby]

@@patstiff u cared enough to reply 🤡

[@8799crosby]

@@patstiff so state troopers have never been into an accident that they caused

[@martinlawn]

I appreciate your service Sir. I always thought they had an accent from bring out east ? You sound almost Minnesotan !

[@fhowland]

Great job trooper !

[@lambo2655]

We have the same rules here in Canada and I see a lot of non compliance. My phone is put away while I drive. I haven't even bothered to connect it handsfree to my dashboard.

[@cerwilliamyatesjr71]

I wonder if he gives cops tickets for using their phones? I see that stuff daily.

[@mitchelllittrel653]

All day everyday i look down into cars as they pass me in my semi and realistically I'd say over 50% are playing with their phones and usually while speeding. People run red lights at a ridiculous rate, roll through stop signs, race to be first in a construction zone and then either speed through it or stand on the brakes and almost hit the barrels before going through it. Come on folks, do better for everyone's sake, please.

[@richardy2631]

This is great, people make a big deal out of this when you can easily just mount your phone to the dashboard,it’s called hands free, they don’t do enough of this in Massachusetts

[@joesphsnable6631]

The number of cops i see driving on their cell phones is crazy this ideo is pure copaganda

[@it1988a]

NH needs to double their state policy force. Cars routinely drive 100+ mph on the highway.

[@MurgatroidGarfunkle]

Cell phone drivers know what they are doing is illegal and dangerous, and they do it anyway...because limited or no consequences. My friend and I drive around and he takes video while I drive. You should see how fast the cell phones get put away. Some people even try to road rage on us after they've been recorded.

[@TheSupervillain316]

Im usually critical of this stuff, but when it comes to distracted driving and phone use im all abou it. Seeing someone doing this that out my wife out of work for a year will do that

[@PapaHank1]

Do more of these videos.

[@rickhammond2473]

Not trying to take money out of your pocket but here is a ticket.Remember the police can use a cellphone but the public cannot.I was behind a trooper that hit the brakes 11 times in a 8 mile span due to driving too close.

[@FP194]

I will take things that never happened for $1,000 Alex

[@albertohing3200]

Good job Trooper

[@brian-ek1ec]

1:47 , putting yourself 5 feet,or less, from traffic and telling people you are on distracting driving detail. Where is the distracted cop detail?

[@Patriot1776-ju5ro]

If we can’t be on the phone at a red light, then you guys can’t have computers in your car

[@trololo4217]

truck driver here Thank you !

[@user-th4ox1lq7q]

Where does the money from the fine end up?

[@encompassvideo5429]

That guy looks like a lot of my cousins in Ireland.

[@DRoooooooollllllieeee]

This is why I have tinted windows

[@meldeer6253]

do this on NY VT border route 7 & 279 hoosicfalls ny To bennington vt ...

[@Patriot1776-ju5ro]

If you want to be above, the law, just become a cop that’s all you have to do if you’re an illegal immigrant good for you you can do anything you wanna do anyway

[@illuminerd3757]

We need less speed enforcement and more of this!!!

[@KHoltzie]

Snow already-WTF??? 😆

[@itsdavex2]

😄 Not yet. Has to be an old video.

[@meldeer6253]

THIS TROOPER HAS TO BABY SIT PEOPLE PUT HIS LIFE AT RISK , ALL BECOUSE PEOPLE CANT STOP TEXTING,, THIS IS LONG OVER DO .. I LIVE IN NY CITY PEOPLE NY NJ MASS CONN DRIVING THROUH OUR TOWNS ITS LIKE DODGE BALL I WISH NY VT WOULD DO THIS ... THIS IS BUUL S****** TAILGATING TOO if there tail gating there texting....

[@joeymonroe9504]

I'm from FLorida. Why am I watching this? Lol

[@tarickk6132]

Not trying to take money out of your pocket, while taking money out of their pockets.

[@Irespecktyouall]

All people have to do is not use their phones . That's it

[@ExclusiveGrant]

Tickets change behavior not warnings

[@JP-st2mk]

Let me tell you about distracted drivers. I'm second in line at stop light, two lanes of cars, first driver my lane on phone when light turned green just sits, cars in next lane go, driver behind me on phone decides to go when they do and rear ends me because of idiot number one, who finally drives off none the wiser. Luckily driver that hit me had insurance that covered the damage. They are everywhere.

[@peterplanz2310]

Is driving with a little yip dog in your lap considered distracted driving?

[@richardcomeau8231]

So he’s distracted, looking into your car to find you distracted

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

They say that using your phone while driving is as dangerous as drinking and driving. The penalty should be the same. If everyone knew that they would be taking the bus for a while if they used their phones it would be reduced greatly.

[@sethmoking]

I'm starting to agree. Never used to like the distracted driving laws. But seeing what we've become, it's probably necessary.

[@jimedge8301]

If you get caught ,and don't see the cop ,your distracted and deserve the ticket

[@sethmoking]

Yep, if you can't see the cop rolling up on you, you're too distracted.

[@BarefootBrothersDrive]

NH looks beautiful but I hate snow

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

States don't give enough attention to distracted driving because it's not where the money is..they don't enforce driving while texting or being on the phone like they do when it comes to drunk driving even though it's shown to be just as bad...lawyers and counties love to get the people who are cited for drunk driving because not only does the county make a lot of money from the fine the lawyers make thousands of dollars.

[@SahimAkaMoeski]

😊😊

[@sleepydeepy9468]

The cops are driving around, on the highway no less, LOOKING for distracted drivers. Just think about that for a second

[@RNNONMT]

this is great - we need more - howeveer doesn't it seem safer to have a partner in the passenger seat doing the looking - otherwise you are no safer - and yes I have seen some very unsafe police cars - we need more patrols, more hidden speed traps - you name it - I see so many people driving like lunatics - I have no choice in my job to be on the road and it's downright scary nowadays

[@deanjernstrom3760]

God bless. The way it should be. Thank you

[@SHADOWS1]

FLORIDA & ATLANTA!!!! PAY ATTENTION

[@Nevoexpo]

"I'm not trying to take money out of your pocket" -- heres a ticket taking money out of your pocket. The hypocrisy has to get to you sometime.

[@blaze3884]

If people paid as much attention to their driving and the speed limits, as they do their phones alot more people would not be injured or killed. Put your damn phone down and shut it OFF when you get IN your car to drive please and thank you.

[@SahimAkaMoeski]

No phones while driving

[@frez777]

But it's fine for you cops to be on your computers, while DRIVING, and CROSSING THE CENTERLINE. One almost killed me one day

[@bocabec6744]

Make it a stiff fine, say $500 and most people will put the phone down and drive. A tiny fine won't deter anyone from doing it again.

[@sethmoking]

$1000 fine and 30 day license suspension. Too many people can afford a $500 fine. But 30 day license suspension? That hurts no matter your wealth.

[@robertdestefano9754]

Passing everything on the highway as usual NHSP drive 80-90 mph but that's ok I have a badge

[@walte-f5n]

Sounds like he’s the one not watching the road

[@combosLOL]

I'm not here to take money out of your pocket, as he gives him a civil citation instead of just having a verbal conversation with the guy and giving him a verbal warning.

[@Rt-iy5hp]

HE SHOULD TAKE A HARD LOOK AT HIMSELF !!!!!!!

[@dancovaleski6520]

I'm sure the troopers eyes are well focused on his surroundings and he knows when it's safe to look over at another vehicle. It's part of the training...the same way they cruise in the left lane and run plates as they pass...it's their job and I'm glad they do it. There's way too many shitbags running around with no insurance, stolen vehicles, distracted driving etc. if you're so concerned about the cost of tickets, either don't do it or volunteer another option of jail time if you can't afford a ticket.

[@romanpernal7397]

We need cops to ticket people on phone

[@jetg2059]

How about people that don't take the snow off the roofs of their SUVs that's another big hazard

[@johnmellyn2700]

Dwayne D Dodd

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

It’s a huge problem

[@french0103]

Cellphone use while driving is something that needs to stop along with drinking

[@ourfunhousekids]

So he is driving while being distracted with other tasks?

[@christophermcelligott1593]

The cruiser has a laptop, a readout from a speed gun, a garage door opener, a console full of switches, a dozen other distractions and the cop's wearing a radio & using it constantly. But since he wears a badge, it's okay.

[@jp-lu5yp]

Google "im really good at killing people, I didnt know that would be a strong suit of mine" ....now since there was a dead body found in this persons pond go get a warrant.

[@Cmag1980]

So by paying attention to everyone else he's not paying attention to himself and obviously speeding to do it

[@johnny5.56]

Abolish qualified immunity and internal investigations

[@joefratianni8693]

I agree with this but I have a question. Why do you officers get to drive around talking on your phone, texting also, while speeding. How about you set the example instead of abuse your privileges?

[@ironjohn5914]

It's because on official business....

[@joefratianni8693]

@@ironjohn5914 Yeah except they h ave radios and don;t need to speed when not responding nor do they need to flip the lights to pass a red light. This statement just gives them a pass to do whatever and that's not good enough.

[@waynekeays]

Because police are professionally trained drivers and you are not. Grow up.

[@joefratianni8693]

@@waynekeays Professionally trained to text and drive? Bullsh!t utter bullsh!t.

[@_Ambush]

Because this was never about safety and it’s about agents of the state being able to oppress the individual, if it was about safety citizens would be allowed to cite agents of the state

[@joesphsnable6631]

And the idea this government hack is out there trying to keep the roads safe is a very funny joke.

[@rjobrien7805]

It's an epidemic of stupidity. I see a lot more texting and driving when I'm out walking than when I'm driving. If driving is so boring and tedious then take the bus and text with both hands.

[@sethmoking]

In my experience, younger people are the biggest culprits.

[@jeffreycarter3066]

Aggressive driving is just as bad. Good work m, NSP