Burlingame PD Helps in Distracted Driving Sting on Peninsula

By Bay City News Service:

Law enforcement officers issued more than 80 citations in San Mateo and Foster City on Tuesday while targeting distracted drivers, according to the San Mateo County Police Chiefs & Sheriff Association.

During the operation, officers issued 58 citations for cellphone violations, four citations for texting while driving and 14 for seatbelt violations. Two drivers were cited for driving on suspended licenses and 11 other miscellaneous traffic citations were issued, according to police.

Participating agencies included the San Mateo, Foster City and Burlingame police departments.

Police said they hope to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

The program was funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of an effort to increase traffic safety on the Peninsula.

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