April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department wants to remind everyone about California's hands-free cell phone law. Drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or other electronic device while behind the wheel. Drivers under 18 are not allowed to use a phone for any reason, including hands-free.
Sheriff's Deputies are always on the lookout for distracted drivers. If you're driving a vehicle, your eyes should ALWAYS be on the road. Being distracted for even a few seconds can have dangerous and life-changing consequences.
If you need to make a call or send a text, pull over and park at a safe location. Drivers should silence their phones or put the phone out of reach, such as the glove box or trunk.
Funding for distracted driving enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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