Should Stricter Laws Be Enforced?

Texting while driving has become a major problem in the United States over the past few years. Though most people will argue that it does not impact them very much, texting and driving have very serious consequences that can change one’s life in just a split second.

This includes the House Bill 1013 which went into effect back in October. It bans any driver of a motor vehicle to engage in text messaging. A few other states that ban the use of a cell phone while driving are Illinois, California, New York, and Indiana has a ban on any one under the age of 18.

In 2011, 23% of car accidents were caused from cell phones; that is 1.3 million crashes. That number has now rose to more than 1.6 million automobile accidents in 2014. In this century most Americans own a cellphone. 34% of Americans say that they have texted while driving. Although a vast majority of teens text while drive, they are not the only ones. 27% of adults admitted to texting and driving. This is a bigger problem than most people realize. Most children follow the example their elders set. This means, if your child or even sibling see that you are texting while driving, they are more likely to do it to. 48% of children the age 12-17 said they have been in a car while the driver was texting. Many states in America are working hard towards this problem. Thirty-nine states prohibit all drivers from text messaging, thirty-two states prohibit novice drivers from using a cell phone, and ten states prohibit the use of cellphones while driving. Florida has even stepped up to the plate in the fight against texting and

Texting-while-driving, is it a crime? I think so, but others would disagree. Many technology lovers have embraced the cell phone era. Not only can you talk on it, you can text, send emails, surf the web, play games,

Kratsas stated that according to the National Safety Council’s Annual injury and fatality report, 26% of the accident in the United States are caused by the use of cellphones. Using cellphones while driving has been a chronic problem in America. The U.S. government of transportation have been trying to make laws that forbid using cellphones behind the wheel. According to an article by Marino, “10 states plus D.C prohibit all drivers from using handheld cellphones, 32 states and D.C. prohibit novice drivers from cell phone use, and 30 states plus D.C. prohibit all drivers from text messaging.” Even though there are laws that forbid

Have you ever lost a close friend or family member from them texting and driving or someone else texting and driving? I am sure you have been one to text and drive also as much as we hate to admit it. Would you want to be the one who killed yourself or someone just because of that one text? I have personally known two young girls who have been killed from texting and driving. Both were on the same road exactly five months apart. Here is why I believe every state needs a no texting and driving law to ensure that our roads are safe from those individuals who insist on texting while driving.

The strongest distracted driving laws cover texting while driving. Every district, territory, and 46 states prohibit text messaging while driving for all drivers. However, Arizona only forbids this practice for its school bus drivers. Furthermore, Texas and Missouri prohibit texting by novice drivers. Only Montana has yet to forbid texting while

Across the country, most states have laws prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving. Research shows that cell phone use while driving significantly

There are approximately 11 teen deaths each day because of texting and driving. It is clear that if people would stop texting, talking or using other apps on their phones while driving , then there would be fewer accidents. The number of teens dying from being injured has skyrocketed as a result of texting while driving. It is estimated that there are over three thousand teen deaths and three hundred thousand injuries nationwide. A recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed that drivers who are texting are two times more likely to crash or almost crash compared to those who are focused on the road. There are thirty nine states and the district of Columbia that ban texting for drivers on a statewide basis. A federal survey showed that there are ninety four percent of Americans that think texting and driving should be illegal. Clearly, car accidents have increased because of the use of cellphones while driving and something more must be done about this problem.

To begin with, many states have ban texting and driving on roadways. In the article “Texting Spells Trouble for Teen Drivers”, in paragraph 8 it says, “Many states have banned texting and talking on cell phones while driving. Twenty-eight states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Guam, prohibit texting while driving.” Also in paragraph 9 it says, “Despite the laws banning cell phone use while driving, Fette said, some teens have yet to fully understand the risks. Fette added that many teens begin using cell phones long before they are licensed to drive.

At least 18 states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws restricting the use of mobile communication devices while driving while nine other states prohibit teenagers from texting behind the wheel. In California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oregon Washington and the Virgin Islands have all banned the use of hand-held phone use in cars.

There are a variety of laws regarding distracted driving around the country. Be aware that there are guidelines that define usage in general, as well as guidelines for specific types of use. For example, 46 states prohibit texting

Not only is cell phone use while driving unsafe and risky, it is also illegal. Talking on a hand held phone is illegal in 10 states , the use of cell phones by novice drivers are restricted by 32 states, and text messaging is banned for all drivers in39 states. All of these actions are illegal in New York. These actions result in a $150 ticket and 2 points on your license…However, this only applies to you if youre caught before an accident. But what happens if you kill a passenger due to texting? Depending on the amount of people and damage, the convictions can vary. They can range from motor vehicle homicide to negligent operation of a motor vehicle while causing serious accident while texting to having your license suspended for 15 years. Still not convinced? Lets take a gander into 18 year old Aaron Deaveau’s case.

In June there was an accident involving the deaths of five teenage girls. The driver was believed to be texting when they crashed into a tractor-trailer. I believe there should be a serious law to keep both teen and adult drivers from driving while texting. If there are laws passed to prevent this, many people can be saved from having car accidents or near misses. The driver is not the only one affected either, if they hit someone that person is affected as well. The texting law would be for personal safety and the safety of others.

Driving while driving has become a major problem across the country. We are losing too many mothers, fathers, son, and daughters due to drivers being distracted with their cells texting. Nineteen states including the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) have banned it. The Transportation