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The California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Impact Teen Drivers (ITD) are working together this April to remind Californians of the dangers of not giving the road their full attention when behind the wheel as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3,142 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2019 nationwide. That same year in California, there were at least 18,698 crashes from distracted driving that resulted in 108 deaths and more than 13,500 injuries.
Traffic safety partners stress dangers of distracted driving
Lake County News reports
05 April 2021
The California Highway Patrol, California Office of Traffic Safety and Impact Teen Drivers are working together this April to remind Californians of the dangers of not giving the road their full attention when behind the wheel as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3,142 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2019 nationwide.
That same year in California, there were at least 18,698 crashes from distracted driving that resulted in 108 deaths and more than 13,500 injuries.
“Driving safely requires your full attention,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said. “Distractions put you and others on the road at risk. Together, with our traffic safety partners, enforcement, and the cooperation of the motoring public, we can save lives and eliminate this dangerous behavior on Califo
If you break the state’s distracted driving laws after July 1, the penalties will become more severe. A violation for using a handheld cellular phone or texting while driving will result in a fine and also add a point to the driver’s record for each violation occurring within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense. To combat distracted driving, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with the first week of the month being California Teen Safe Driving Week. Reporter Cassidy Taylor has more on the campaign…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3,142 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2019 nationwide. That same year in California, there were at least 18,698 crashes from distracted driving that resulted in 108 deaths and more than 13,500 injuries. Distractions are not limited to cellular phones. Other electronics, children, pets, and eating or drinking while driving can also divert attention and resu
If you break the state’s distracted driving laws after July 1, the penalties will become more severe. A violation for using a handheld cellular phone or texting while driving will result in a fine and also add a point to the driver’s record for each violation occurring within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense. To combat distracted driving, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with the first week of the month being California Teen Safe Driving Week. Reporter Cassidy Taylor has more on the campaign…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3,142 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2019 nationwide. That same year in California, there were at least 18,698 crashes from distracted driving that resulted in 108 deaths and more than 13,500 injuries. Distractions are not limited to cellular phones. Other electronics, children, pets, and eating or drinking while driving can also divert attention and resu
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