April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Seal Beach Police Department is stepping up enforcement of California’s hands‑free cell phone law. Officers will be watching for drivers using phones or other devices while behind the wheel — even when stopped at a red light.
Under state law, it’s illegal to hold a phone or electronic device while driving. A first offense brings a fine, and a second within 36 months adds a point to your driving record…