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The San Bernardino Police Department in southern California finds a new way to catch more distracted drivers in the act.
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Observational research shows a 39-percent increase in California motorists using a cell phone while driving, compared to last year.
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A first offense carries a $100 fine. Bluetooth or other hands-free systems are permitted.
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The estimate from the National Safety Council includes crashes involving drivers who were texting or talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones.
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The new primary-enforcement law goes into effect Nov. 1 and carries a $100 fine.
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Scheduled for April 21, the online training event will include a discussion about liability risks and how to implement a best-practice policy for fleet drivers.
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, which brings stricter enforcement of laws targeting driver cell phone use.
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A research project, conducted from 2011-2013 in six major Texas cities, also found that drivers under 25 and drivers traveling without passengers were at a greater risk for cell phone use.
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The distracted driving bill, which moves to the state House for consideration, expands handheld phone restrictions for drivers. Included in the handheld phone ban would be such smartphone functions as reading website content and using a GPS navigation app.
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However, separate bills in the House and Senate differ over whether drivers could continue to use handheld phones for conversations.
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