It has been a year since California implemented the “No-Text” law while driving, and a year and a half since implementation of the “Hands-Free” law. The DMV would like to remind all Californians that the laws were written in an effort to reduce distracted driving collisions and to promote safer driving habits among the millions of licensed drivers throughout California.

This month the DMV developed the newsletter article below, titled Breaking the “Hands-Free” and “No-Text” Law. The article outlines how breaking the laws can significantly impact California drivers. 

We encourage you to include this article in your organization’s newsletter or post it online to help ensure that your readers know the dangers of using a cellular phone – to make calls or text - while driving. Should you choose to publish this article, we’d appreciate receiving a copy via e-mail to lmendoza@katzandassocaties.com or via fax to (916) 492-0927.  Thank you for helping the DMV share this important information with your readers. For more information about safe driving practices, please visit www.dmv.ca.gov.  If you have any questions regarding this article or would like any additional information about the DMV or the services it provides, please contact me directly at lmendoza@katzandassocaties.com or (916) 239-4616.

Thank you,

Lina Mendoza

On behalf of the CaliforniaDMV

916-239-4616