Officers in the California Highway Patrol's Valley Division issued 111 citations for violating state cell phone laws and four citations to individuals who were texting while driving during a 24-hour crackdown on distracted drivers.
The zero-tolerance cell phone enforcement period, aimed at citing drivers distracted by their cell phones, extended from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. The campaign was intended to deter motorists from using their cell phones without a hands-free device or texting while driving.
In addition to the citations, one arrest - by the CHP in Stockton - was made as a result of the cell phone stops, according to a CHP news release. Sixteen verbal warnings were issued to motorists not complying with California's cell phone laws. A total of 376 citations also were issued for unsafe speed.
Officials said the CHP will continue efforts to educate motorists about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving through community outreach and enforcement, including additional cell phone crackdowns throughout the year.
Funding for the distracted driving program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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