The Harvey Cedars Police Department will crack down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive, UText, UPay” enforcement campaign.

Chief Robert Burnaford said that from April 1 through April 21, the high-visibility initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving.

Violators face a first-time fine of $200 to $400. Second offense is $400 to $600.

“Distracted driving is possibly the most serious safety issue on our roadways today,” said Eric Heitmann, director of…