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Increased fines for cell use may reduce distracted driving accidents.

Despite the strict laws in California banning cell phone use behind the wheel, there are still enough people doing it to raise a red flag. This means an increase in the amount that a driver must pay if caught doing it.

A recent article on Patch.com discussed the fact that many people are still refusing to put down their cell phones while driving, contributing to the rising number of California distracted driving car accident injuries. This has led to the minimum fines for cell phone use, which was $25 for the first offence, to soar to $159. If you're caught a second time, you'll be paying $279, instead of the previous $50. These increases will be in effect for the month of April, which is Distracted Driving month in California.

Law enforcement agencies hope that the zero-tolerance attitude will prevent people from risking their lives and the lives of others by texting and performing other cellular tasks while driving. And risk it is, as studies have shown that people who drive hands-free are four times less likely to cause a car accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a distracted driver in Santa Monica, it is imperative that you speak with an experienced Southern California car accident lawyer before talking with the insurance company. Contact the attorneys at Steinberg & Spencer. They have written Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Ruin Your California Injury Case, which can be ordered free of charge by calling 800.350.8888.

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