Ticketing for Texting and Driving to Increase in Santa Monica, CA

Police to Focus Ticketing Efforts on Texting While Driving

Each month the Santa Monica Police Department concentrates its traffic enforcement efforts on one bad driving habit—November is texting while driving.

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• October 30, 2012

    

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Santa Monica police will concentrate on ticketing drivers talking or texting on cellphones in November.

Using cellphones while driving is regarded as a major cause of traffic collisions, Sgt. Richard Lewis of the Santa Monica Police Department said on Tuesday.

Laws against drivers using cellphones went into effect in 2008, one of the first in the nation. The following year, a texting ban was passed by California legislators.

Each month the department concentrates its traffic enforcement efforts on one bad driving habit, Lewis said.

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CHP, UPS join forces on distracted driving

CHP, UPS join forces on distracted driving

U.S. DOT Supports Public Awareness of Dangers of Distracted Drivers

ONE TEXT OR CALL
COULD WRECK IT ALL

Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America's roadways. In 2010 alone, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort to stop texting and cell phone use behind the wheel. Since 2009, we have held two national distracted driving summits, banned texting and cell phone use for commercial drivers, encouraged states to adopt tough laws, and launched several campaigns to raise public awareness about the issue.

Distraction.gov is your resource for learning more about distracted driving. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America's roadways safe.

If you or someone you know has been in an auto accident caused by someone talking or texting on their cell phone, call our California statewide toll free hotline: 866-229-0101.

Provided by Glotzer & Sweat, LLP (Southern California Personal Injury Attorneys).

National Teen Driver Safety Week Is Prime Opportunity to Emphasize the Dangers of Distracted Driving

National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 14-20, 2012

The above video is a humorous illustration of the importance of teaching teenagers the responsibility that comes with a California driver's license.  There are many causes for teenage traffic accidents in California and throughout the U.S. One of the major causes is teenagers driving while talking or texting on their cell phones or other mobile devices either alone or with their friends in the car.  Along with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, this is one of the major causes of teen injuries and deaths on the roadways of Los Angeles, San Diego, and throughout Southern California.  The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has designated this upcoming October 14-20 as "National Teen Driver Safety Week."  Use this week to teach your teens about the dangers of texting and driving.

For information on distracted driving accident and injury claims, visit our website: www.victimslawyer.com