April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Goleta 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.
Drivers are reminded to keep eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Distractions like texting, adjusting the radio, or eating can lead to serious crashes. In 2023, 158 people were killed in distracted driving crashes across California…