Santa Rosa police issue 217 citations for distracted driving in 1 week

First time offenders are fined and drivers cited for a second offense within 36 months will get points on their driving record.|
AMY MOORE
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Santa Rosa Police Department officers issued 217 citations to drivers using their cellphones this week in the city as part of several distracted driving operations.

First time offenders are fined and drivers cited for a second offense within 36 months will get points on their driving record.

California law prohibits driving while using a handheld cellphone. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to draw attention to the danger of driving while using a handheld device.

Distracted driving killed 3,522 people across the U.S. in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

A grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provided funds for the operations.

You can reach Breaking News Intern Amy Moore at 707-526-8545 or amy.moore@pressdemocrat.com.

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