Potentially making the navigation of large California cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles more problematic, drivers aren't allowed to pick up their smartphones and check Google Maps while driving.
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As a California car accident and injury lawyer, I have seen my fair share of auto accidents caused by distracted driving due to cell phone usage of all kinds. I'm glad to see this court ruling out of Fresno and believe that it will be upheld, if appealed. If using mapping applications on cell phones requires any type of hands-on interaction, it is important to just pull over so that, once you get your bearings, you can start to drive with all your faculties.