Texting while driving

Texting while driving…….will it be banned?


Texting is a convenient form of communication. It allows you to have hands on access to communicating without having to hear a conversation between two individuals. This is an excellent form of communication if you want privacy. Parents utilize this feature to communicate with their children to know their whereabouts and safety.

On another note, texting while driving is a whole different issue. Individuals may think what harm is there in texting while driving. Just to name a few, it causes accidents to occur, it is a distraction, and a fine is imposed if you are pulled over by the police in some states. You may think, what is one ticket for texting while driving. It carries double the fine than talking on a cell phone. First offense is a $50.00 fine, plus administrative fees which will end up costing you around $350.00. On the second offense, the fine doubles to $700.00. So in reality, it is not worth the trouble to text while you drive.

Eighteen states have adopted the new law to ban cell phone use whether calling or texting. In my opinion, banning cell phone use while driving is a realistic approach to saving lives. It will mean less accidents and less distraction. It promotes safety for all individuals on the road.