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Thursday, March 28, 2013

CHP Press Release re:California Announces Statewide Crackdown on Texting and Handheld Cell Use

 
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “It’s Not Worth It!”
 
Sacramento, CA
– In an effort to eliminate dangerous behind-the-wheel cell phone use and texting, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state today announced high visibility enforcement operations during April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The overall goal of the increased enforcement is to convince drivers of the dangers of distracted driving and reduce the number of people impacted by this risky behavior. The “It’s Not Worth It!”theme emphasizes that a phone call or text isn’t worth a hefty fine or a collision. 
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