CHP focuses on eliminating distracted driving
SACRAMENTO – Distracted driving can be a life-changing choice resulting in crashes and the deaths of thousands of people every year in the United States. Driven to make a difference, the California Highway Patrol has implemented a yearlong Adult Distracted Drivers grant Tuesday, Nov. 10, designed to keep California roads safe through education and enforcement.CHP officers throughout the state will host in-person presentations and use web-based or virtual platforms to conduct distracted driving traffic safety presentations. In addition, the CHP will conduct several distracted driving enforcement operations through Sept. 30, 2021.“Distracted driving continues to be a serious issue on our roadway, and it is entirely avoidable,” Warren Stanley, CHP commissioner, said. “With the