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Californians Get a Pre-Holiday Reminder: Hands Off Cellphones While Driving

A court ruling in June allows the state’s ‘no touch’ ban to take full effect. That means no holding, even if you’re just looking at a map app.
Californians Get a Pre-Holiday Reminder: Hands Off Cellphones While Driving
A motorist uses a cellphone. LM Otero/AP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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As a record number of travelers in California take the road for the Fourth of July weekend, the American Automobile Association (AAA) warned drivers about the dangers of using cellphones while driving now that a state law barring the distracting habit has more teeth.

With the state’s “no touch” law in full effect as of last month, police can now cite California drivers for holding a cellphone.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.