# North Dakota Issues 622 Phone Citations

> North Dakota law enforcement issued 622 citations during September’s 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign.
- Title: North Dakota Issues 622 Phone Citations · Valleynewslive
- Summary: North Dakota law enforcement issued 622 citations during September’s 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign. North Dakota issued 622 citations for distracted…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/21/north-dakota-issues-622-citations-during-put-phone-away-or-pay-campaign
- Published: 2026-10-21T01:55:19.59+00:00
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## Citations Issued
North Dakota law enforcement issued 622 citations during September’s 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' campaign.
## Citation Breakdown
The campaign included 289 citations for distracted driving, 141 for speeding, and 33 for failure to wear seatbelts.
## Additional Actions
Four additional DUI arrests were made during the campaign, and officials recommend setting navigation before driving.
## Key takeaway

North Dakota issued 622 citations for distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt violations during September’s phone-free driving campaign.