According to the Modesto Bee, the Modesto and Turlock police departments are now taking part of a statewide crackdown on cell phone usage while driving. Texting or talking while driving is illegal in California. Despite pricey tickets and the significantly increased potential for being in a car accident, California drivers continue to practice this dangerous habit.
Reports indicate that so far this month, the California Highway Patrol covering Bakersfield to Modesto has written 1,479 phone/texting tickets. In town, Modesto police have written 106 tickets and Turlock Police have cited 46 people.
MPD Traffic Sergeant Brian Findlen notes: "At this point, the problem has become more of an epidemic."
In fact, nearly 6,000 people nationwide are killed each year in accidents caused by distracted driving.
As a Modesto personal injury lawyer I am hopeful that the increased efforts to raise awareness and crackdown on distracted driving will encourage drivers to stop this dangerous practice, resulting in fewer car accidents and serious injuries.
For more information, please contact the experienced California car accident attorneys at the Law Office of Frederick J. Sette, dedicated to helping those injured due to the negligence or recklessness of others for more than 15 years.
