Multiple news agencies have revealed that California has passed a law that would increase the fines set for another law already in affect. The violation of hands-free no texting law in the state will now result in steeper fines. The new law also calls for points to be deducted on the violators’ driving records. Lawmakers believe that the new bill is being enacted to try to teach drivers that no text message is worth a life. Data shows that the (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies in California, the California Highway Patrol has stated in an official announcement that distracted driving citations have increased in this past month in the state. The official statement reveals that since the ‘Hands Free’ cell phone law was enacted two years ago, tickets for texting, talking over the phone without a hands-free device and other common distractions have soared. In the month of April alone, over 6,000 citations have been handed to Bay Area motorists. (read more)
Read MoreIn a race to plug California’s gaping $25 billion plus budget deficit, the Highway Patrol is issuing more tickets than ever before. Car accident lawyer news
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