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.
Under state law, it’s illegal to hold or use a phone while driving. A first offense can lead to a fine, and a second within 36 months adds a point to your driving record…