On June 3rd an California appeals court officially declared it is 100% illegal to have a phone in your hand while behind the wheel. Distracted driving can cause lives to be injured or killed.
- In 2024 Bakersfield saw close to 100 incidents surrounding distracted driving or position of their phone.
- According to officers, within a split second you could possibly end someone’s life. They encourage the community to “Put the phone down and just drive.”
- According to Best Online Traffic School a distracted driving ticket in California can range from $170-$300.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Many of us, myself included, often find ourselves reaching for our phones while driving for tasks like changing music, texting, or using navigation. I’m Eric J. Dockery, your local reporter from Bakersfield. Recently an appeals court determined that holding a phone, even for GPS purposes, is against the law.
On June 3, a California Appeals Court officially made it a state law that prohibits drivers from texting, or using GPS while behind the wheel…