The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California HighwayPatrol released a new study last week revealing a 39% increase inthe use of cell phones while driving in California.
“It’s shocking that nearly 10% of motorists were observed usingtheir cell phones while driving a motor vehicle, apotentially-lethal combination,” said OTS director Ronda Craft. “Wewill continue our aggressive public outreach campaign and ourpartnership with law enforcement to educate the public about thedangers of those who drive distracted and put the lives of othersat risk.”
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Trudy Knockless
Trudy Knockless is a reporter on ALM Media's Business of Law desk. She has a background serving legal and insurance publications. Contact her at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at Trudy Knockless.
