The San Luis Obispo Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Thursday, looking out for drivers violating the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
Under the law, drivers are not allowed to hold a cell phone or other communication devices while driving.
Violators are subject to a $157 fine for a first offense.
SLOPD officials remind drivers that distracted driving can include talking to passengers, taking off a jacket or reaching for something on the floor, using GPS, and using a vehicle’s in-dash touchscreen.
Funding for the program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
