Visalia Police Cite 8 Drivers During Distracted Driving Operation

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 month ago on

April 17, 2025

Visalia police cited eight drivers during a distracted driving enforcement operation on Thursday, April 16, 2025, part of an ongoing April crackdown that has resulted in more than 70 citations for hands-free cellphone violations. (Visalia PD)

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Eight drivers were cited Thursday during a distracted driving enforcement operation conducted by the Visalia Police Department, officials said.

The operation is part of an ongoing effort throughout the month of April to curb the use of handheld devices behind the wheel.

So far this month, more than 70 drivers have been cited for violating California’s hands-free cellphone law, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement.

California’s distracted driving laws, in effect since 2008, prohibit drivers from holding a phone or electronic device while driving. That includes talking, texting or using apps.

Police said first-time offenders face a fine, and drivers who violate the law a second time within 36 months may have a point added to their record.

Officials urge drivers to silence their phones or store them out of reach while on the road. Those needing to make a call or use their phone are encouraged to pull over to a safe parking spot.

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