The Junction City Police Department will put an emphasis on enforcing the ordinance banning talking on a cell phone while driving in 2016.

The ordinance was approved by the City Commission in June of 2014, but wasn’t enforced until October of 2014.

“You can have hands free-calling, but if you’ve got the cell phone up to your ear, everybody driving down the street can see that, officers can see that, and we’re going to pull you over and write you a ticket,” said Police Captain Dan Breci.

“If we’re not enforcing it, then they think it’s not a big deal.”

The fine is $60, with court costs that increases to a total of $176. A goal is to reduce accidents with the increased enforcement.