MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department cited 50 drivers for hands-free cell phone violations and two others for dangerous driving behaviors during a distracted driving enforcement operation Friday, July 5, from noon to 8 p.m.“Despite repeated efforts to warn drivers about the hands-free cell phone law, some drivers continue to use their phones while operating a vehicle,” Menifee police Chief Chris Karrer said. “Our ultimate goal is to change behaviors that help make our roads safer.”California has had distracted driving laws in the books since 2008. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or other electronic device while driving. This includes talking, texting or using an app.Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Vi
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department cited 50 drivers for hands-free cell phone violations and two others for dangerous driving behaviors during a distracted driving enforcement operation Friday, July 5, from noon to 8 p.m.“Despite repeated efforts to warn drivers about the hands-free cell phone law, some drivers continue to use their phones while operating a vehicle,” Menifee police Chief Chris Karrer said. “Our ultimate goal is to change behaviors that help make our roads safer.”California has had distracted driving laws in the books since 2008. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or other electronic device while driving. This includes talking, texting or using an app.Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Vi
