10/08/2026
Do Distracted Driving Laws Apply to Other Activities Done While Driving?
While cell phones account for a vast majority of problematic distracted driving scenarios on the road in 2022, the law isn’t limited to preventing distractions caused by phones. Essentially, any activity can be a distraction while driving. For example, eating a taco while driving can be a distraction if it takes your attention away from driving and creates a possible danger. If a police officer sees a California driver eating a taco while driving and the officer believes the driver is distracted by eating, they can pull the driver over. Whether or not the officer pulls the driver over depends on the officer and how the driver is driving. Erratic driving will greatly increase the chances of being pulled over.
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