The warm weather increases the number of drivers on the road, and the number of people who drive carelessly.

Just over the weekend and this morning we've had serious accidents caused by careless motorists, so Bridgeport State Police want to drivers know that they're not taking this lightly.

Whether you drive a car, truck, motorcycle or a big rig there's important things to remember so that you're not distracted.

Law officials say it over and over again keep off cellphones, if on a bike wear a helmet, and stay a few car lengths back from other vehicles.