Over 100 Fresno Drivers Cited for Phone Use

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The Fresno Police Department cited 112 drivers for hands-free cell phone violations and issued 130 citations in total, including non-distracted driving violations, during a distracted driving enforcement operation over the weekend. One DUI arrest was also made during the operation.

Why it matters

California has had distracted driving laws in place since 2008, prohibiting drivers from holding phones or other electronic devices while driving. This enforcement operation highlights the ongoing issue of distracted driving and the need for continued education and enforcement to improve road safety.

The details

During the distracted driving enforcement operation on Saturday, Fresno police officers cited 112 drivers for hands-free cell phone violations. In total, 130 citations were issued, including for non-distracted driving infractions. Additionally, one DUI arrest was made during the operation.

• The distracted driving enforcement operation took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

What’s next

Officials remind drivers that using a cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine, and violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver's record.