📵Did you know drivers under the age of 18 may not use any mobile communication device at all? This includes hands-free and handheld.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The El Segundo Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
| Reminder |
• California has a hands-free cell phone law, which prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or similar electronic communication device while behind the wheel.
| Safety Tips |
• If you need to make a call or send a text, pull over and park at a safe location.
• Avoid the temptation of using the phone while driving altogether! Put the phone in the glove box, trunk, or back seat; anywhere you cannot reach.
• Remember, other serious driver distractions such as eating, grooming, reading, reaching for objects on the floor, or talking with passengers can be just as dangerous. If you find yourself in any of these situations, find a quiet, safe place to park and address the distraction!
