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SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
Tuesday April 4th, 2023 :: 06:09 p.m. PDT

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Yucaipa Police Focusing on Distracted Driving

April 4, 2023

The Yucaipa Police Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Yucaipa, Calif. – On April 7, 2023, the Yucaipa Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.

Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.

“A driver’s focus should be on the road, not their phone,” Yucaipa Police Department Deputy Theis said. “That text, phone call, email or social media post is not worth the risk to yourself and other people on the road.” 

If you have an important phone call or need to program directions, pull over to a safe parking spot. Before driving, either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Deputy S. Theis
909-918-2305
[email protected]

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SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399

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