"Operation Hang-up" starts Monday | News

Starting next week, State Police will be cracking down on drivers making calls and texting.

"Operation Hang-up" starts Monday, April 23 and runs through April 29.

Troopers will be focusing on Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Steuben and Livingston Counties.

Officers will be looking for drivers who are talking on their phones without a hands-free device or texting while driving.

Each ticket will set you back about $150.