April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – 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.

To watch their new public safety video on distracted driving, visit https://vimeo.com/539347174 or follow the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.

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 in the glove box or trunk.

Funding for distracted driving enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Submitted by The San Diego County Sheriff's Department.