Michigan State Police Warn: Don't Pokemon And Drive

DETROIT (WWJ) - It's a warning you may never have thought you'd hear: Don't Pokemon and drive.

While rolling out a new campaign reminding motorists to move over one lane when approaching traffic stops or emergency vehicles — Michigan State Police are dealing with another issue

The Pokemon GO craze has now found its way behind the wheel.

"We have seen it; some of our officers have already seen people that have been stopped at lights. Instead of tweeting now or texting or doing other things, they're playing Pokemon Go," said MSP First Lt. Mike Shaw, referring to the wildly popular new smart phone game.

"We've had instances of traffic crashes already," he said."We're not saying to not have a good time, enjoy yourself, but when you're behind the wheel it's not the time."

The warning about Pokemon GO comes as MSP is reasserting the state's Emergency Vehicle Caution or "Move Over" Law.

The law requires motorists to move over for stationary emergency vehicles, including police and tow trucks, with their lights activated or slow down and pass with caution if it's not possible to safely change lanes.

Shaw said, when you approach an accident scene, it's important to keep your eyes on the road.

"You'd be surprised at the amount of times when you go over there and you look at somebody and as they're going by you as they've got one hand on the steering wheel and, their eyes are looking at the crash," Shaw said. "They've got their phone out the window trying to take a picture of whatever they're trying to take a picture of."

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