SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,208 lives in 2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior.
As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol is urging drivers to put down their phones and stay attentive to help make roads safer for everyone.
Every year, California Highway Patrol officers issue more citations to drivers violating California’s hands-free law, highlighting the ongoing challenge to change driver behavior. In 2025, the CHP issued over 111,700 citations for distracted driving, nearly 20% more than in 2024.
The consequences of distracted driving extend far beyond just a citation and can include crashes resulting in serious injury or death.
Any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as using a cellphone, eating, adjusting controls, or interacting with passengers, increases the risk of a crash.
Safe driving requires full attention.
Road conditions and traffic can change quickly, and distractions reduce reaction time.
So, this April, the CHP urges all drivers to eliminate distractions, stay focused, and help keep California’s roads safe.
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