A new California traffic law that limits the use of cell phones when behind the wheel is now in effect, and drivers need to know what it means for them on the road.As of this month, California has implemented a strict “no-touch phone law.” If an officer finds that you’re looking at your phone or touching it while behind the wheel, it can result in hundreds of dollars in fines. More importantly, law enforcement officials warn that distracted driving could cost someone’s life.”The moment you’re behind the wheel, you’re not just responsible for yourself, but you’re also responsible for others you are sharing the road with,” said four-year traffic officer Russell Peddycord with the Indio Police Department, who has witnessed firsthand how dangerous distracted driving can be.Officer Peddycord recalled a recent incident where distraction led to serious consequences: “When traveling even 20 to 30 miles per hour, they admitted to using their cell phone. They ended up kind of swerving out…..