New California law prohibits drivers from using their phone even for directions

New California law prohibits drivers from using their phone even for directions

On June 3rd an California appeals court officially declared it is 100% illegal to have a phone in your hand while behind the wheel. Distracted driving can cause lives to be injured or killed. In 2024 Bakersfield saw close to 100 incidents surrounding distracted driving or position of their phone. According to officers, within a split second you could possibly end someone's life. They encourage the community to "Put the phone down and just drive.…