The Washington State Patrol wants to remind students returning from spring break to take extra care while driving back to Pullman.

 

The WSP will be placing more patrols on SR-26 looking for speeding, distracting and aggressive drivers, according to a state patrol news release.

 

According to the news release, talking on a cellphone or texting is like driving under the influence and increases the chance of car accidents.

 

A ticket for talking on your phone or texting and driving is $136, and the Washington State Patrol urges family and friends to talk with students about the dangers of distracted driving, according to the news release.

Reporting by Haley Donwerth