New legislation would add points to driver's license if caught using cellphone while driving

ByLuz Pena KGO logo
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
New legislation would add points to driver's license if caught using cellphone while driving
New legislation would add points to driver's license if caught using cellphone while drivingIt has been six months since a driver on a cell phone killed CHP officer Kirk Griess and another driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.

VACAVILLE, Calif. -- It has been six months since a driver on a cell phone killed CHP officer Kirk Griess and another driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.

RELATED: Police say driver in crash that killed CHP officer, motorist in Fairfield was on phone

Now, Officer Griess' widow is on a mission to get behind legislation to take distracted drivers off the streets. To prevent deaths like Officer Griess', AB47 was announced last week. It would add a point to the driver's license of anyone caught on a cellphone while driving, something CHP officers see often.

Also starting this week, Highway Patrol will be on high alert

RELATED: Fallen CHP Ofc. Kirk Griess honored at Vacaville memorial by family, friends

If it's approved AB47 would go into effect January 1, 2021.

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