Pasadena police are joining in the national “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” campaign through April to encourage drivers to focus on the road and avoid cell phones and other distractions while behind the wheel, officials said.
Extra officers will be on patrol Tuesday with the goal of finding distracted drivers, the Pasadena Police Department said in a written statement.
“The goal is to increase compliance with the hands-free cell phone law and keep people safe,” Lt. Anthony Russo said.
“When you are driving, give the phone a rest,” he added. “A driver’s number one focus should be on the road. Anything that distracts you from the task of driving, especially a phone, puts yourself and others at risk.”
A 2020 survey of California drivers found that 75% listed “distracted driving because of texting” as their foremost safety concern, police said.
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Thanks for the heads up! I will make all of my non hands-free cell phone calls on Monday and Wednesday! HA! Education day? What a joke! PPD does not take traffic safety seriously enough.