Summary: The Importance Of Texting In Texas

Being able to drive is a dream come true, that can easily become a nightmare that you are never wake up from. The state of Florida is trying to make drivers aware of the dangers that come with distracted driving. Texting and driving is one of the biggest problems America is facing at the moment. Many people, especially teenagers, are dying from distractive driving. The state of Florida decided that they wanted to help with this problem and made it illegal to text and drive. They have also put up billboards all over the state to remind drivers about the law and the consequences of distractive driving. Not only could you be harming yourself but you could also harm others if you decide to text and drive. Do us all a favor and put your

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.

Texting and driving was banned in 2011 in Indiana because of the overabundance of car accidents that involved cell phones and distracted driving. With this law in place, people thought that it would work and that people would stop using them while driving. This was not the case, however. In Indiana with the texting and driving ban there have only been, “fewer than 400 tickets written as of mid-2014” (Gormley 89). This is not surprising because cell phones are so modest that they are easily missed when police drive by cars. Texting and driving bans are used to better driving accidents, but are not always used to their full extent. On page 89 of "Indiana's Texting-While-Driving Ban: Why Is It Not Working and How Could It Be Better?", Gormley stated, “As it stands today, Indiana’s texting while driving statute contains gaping loopholes, which leave drivers free to engage in risky behaviors with little fear of legal repercussions” (Gormley 89). A loophole they have to get around are actually being able to see the driver texting while driving. Texting and driving bans are newer and do not have all the kinks worked out, but if more states begin using them they will become better used. Putting more of these bans into use will be able to work on all the kinks and better them to use to be more effective and save more lives.

Many states pass laws indicating that texting and driving is illegal or banned for say. For example in the article “Why Florida’s Texting and Driving Law Might Be Ineffective” published by WUFT sates that the bill SB 52 was signed by Rick Scott may 23 of 2013. This bill stated that texting and driving is banned and if you were pulled over for “distracted driving” then you would get points taken from the license of the driver. These punishments are

Texting while driving has become a serious issue for everyone in our country. A lot of people think they can multitask but in the end, it can cause some a significant amount of damage. Being on your electronic device while behind the wheel can result in serious consequences. The law stating that people under 18 should not be allowed to text and drive is foolish. The law should be applied to all ages because everyone is just as likely to get into a car accident while on their cell phones. Just because adults have more experience driving, does not mean that they won't get into some kind of accident while trying to multitask by being on their cell and driving. This law should be applied to people of all ages and not just people 18 and under because a cell phone is distraction to everyone, not just teens, and anyone on their phones can kill or injure an innocent person while behind the wheel.

There is 250 Million American who has a cell phone. Georgia house bill 23 would ban texting and talking drivers who are under 18 years old (Dickensheets N. Pag). Some people think that texting while driving should be unbanned because not everyone would be impaired when performing this task. However I think texting and driving should be banned because it costs too many injuries and death you see on TV and the news that are related to this.

According to the Texas Tribune, “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that every day in the United States, more than eight people are killed in crashes that involve a distracted driver.” This could be different causes. However, it is common sense that texting while driving is one of the main cause of it. As a result, the Texas House passed a law that statewide ban on texting while driving.

Texting while driving is extremely controversial. Younger generations often think it is fine to text and drive. Until reality hits, literally. The ban on texting and driving has my vote for the fact that, people are more likely to get in a crash while texting, other people’s life are in danger as well, lastly too many teenagers die a day from this simple mistake. When driving and texting, there's no way to have the undivided attention of the driver at that given time.

Gregory, I agree that the enforcement of a texting ban will be very tough and maybe even impossible. The only kind of way this kind of law could be enforced is if it goes all the way to ban cell phones entirely. If not, then a person could put down their phone or change it to the GPS to try to fool the cops. Which could be what the person in Georgia did. I think the main point of laws like the texting law is to try to discourage using the phone or texting as much as possible. If a cell phone law could save hundreds of peoples lives, then I feel it should be implemented. I don’t think just because Texans want a law then there should be a law. Texting while driving is dangerous, that’s why it should be a law. Things that are dangerous to everyone

According to local authorities in Texas there is not a ban on cellphones while driving, but there are laws that drivers do not notice. Section. 545. 425 states that a driver that is under the age of 18 or

Well course everyone will think the minute their phone pings, it could’ve been an emergency. 3) You can’t text but you can use your phone for GPS, music or report a crime. You still have to glance at your phone to read the map or find your music or push the button to dial 911. 4) You can talk on your phone as long as it is hands-free. There have been many times I have seen people so involved in conversation on the phone that they almost cause accidents too. The law should’ve been more clear and stipulated no phone use at all while driving otherwise there are so many ways a person can get out of trouble by saying I was looking at my map or music even though they were actually texting. not convinced it’s going to work for several reasons. First of all, people are going to do it regardless of the law because they think they can get away with it. Second, the fine is so minuscule that some won’t care about a $25 fine or even as a repeat offender, a $200 fine. Third, the law is very confusing. 1) You are not allowed to read, write or send text messages unless you are at a stop. The problem with that is everyone will try to get things read or sent quickly while stopped at a red light, which could still cause an

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

Sitting in her mother’s lap in Houston, Texas, a little girl laughs at her iPad’s screen. Her father, who is in Korea, is reading her a bedtime story over Facetime. A few months later, when they pick her father up at the airport, the little girl laughs at her screen while he attempts to get her attention. This isn’t an abnormal event—it is so common, in fact, that some feel we have to ‘fight the machines’ to get each other’s attention. This is largely because we’re taught that the most conclusive way to tell if you have someone’s attention is through eye contact, which the use of a device like a tablet or phone prohibits. As technology infiltrates more and more aspects of our daily lives, changing our society, what we consider socially appropriate should begin to change as well.

Personal responsibility is very crucial in ensuring tranquility in a society. In Texas, the legislature has passed several laws which are aimed at ensuring personal responsibility. Such policies force people to adhere to activities that do not put other citizens at risks. One policy that has been enacted by the Texas legislature is safe driving. According to House Bill 62 of the 85th legislative session, citizens are not allowed to text and drive anywhere within the State of Texas (Pruner, Dagney). Texting and driving at the same time is a dangerous act because it could result in accidents and puts the driver and other potential drivers at risk. Many people have lost their lives due to

Supporting material: Many states and localities already have laws in place that ban or restrict cell phone use in cars. Existing laws can be found at Cellphone and texting laws (May 2012).