Police officers in the American city of Dunellen (New Jersey) found an unusual way to identify drivers who use smartphones while driving. During a special raid, one of the officers put on a camouflage suit resembling a dense bush and took a position by the road, observing the flow of cars.

This method proved successful. According to the Dunellen Police Department, in six hours, inspectors issued 74 fines for using a mobile phone while driving. Violators were handed over to nearby crews, who stopped vehicles and issued citations.

The operation attracted attention not only for its unusual disguise. Photos also showed an officer wearing a T-shirt with the inscription "Not a Cop," who helped identify violators. Despite the ironic approach, the operation's goal was quite serious — to reduce the number of accidents related to mobile phone use while driving.

The problem remains relevant even for modern cars. Despite the development of driver assistance systems and digital interfaces, smartphones continue to be one of the main sources of distraction. Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that phone use is associated with an increase in rear-end collisions and speeding incidents.

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