Tag Archives: Texting Laws
Arizona Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules and the 2026 Penalty Increase
Arizona bans holding a phone while driving. A 2026 law raised repeat fines to $400 and added $150 for motorcycle crashes. Here is what is allowed and what IIHS found.
Distracted Driving Statistics 2026: The Latest Federal Numbers, Explained
Distracted driving statistics 2026: 3,208 people died and 315,167 were injured in 2024, per NHTSA. See who is at risk, phone data, costs and state laws.
North Carolina Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Teen Phone Rules and Fines
North Carolina bans texting and email while driving, with a $100 fine, and bans all phone use for drivers under 18. The rules, checked against the statutes.
Distracted Driving Statistics by State: Which States Are Most Distracted
Distracted driving statistics by state: which states show the most phone use while driving, why death rankings conflict, and how to find your state’s data.
Illinois Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules, Fines and the Video Call Ban
Illinois bans handheld phone use, video calls and social media while driving. Here are the $75 to $150 fines, criminal penalties, and the under 19 rule.
Minnesota Distracted Driving Law: The Hands-Free Rules Explained
Minnesota bans holding a phone while driving, even at a red light. Here is what is allowed, the $50 and $275 fines, and how the law is enforced.
Florida Distracted Driving Law 2026: Texting Ban and School and Work Zone Rules
Florida bans texting while driving statewide and handheld phone use in school and work zones, where violations add 3 points. The rules, penalties and your rights.
California Distracted Driving Law: The Phone Rules Every Driver Should Know
California bans holding and operating a phone while driving. Here is the mounted phone rule, fines, points, the under 18 rule, and the 2025 map app ruling.
How Distracted Driving Affects Your Car Insurance
A texting ticket can raise car insurance rates for about three years, with average increases from 12% to 56% depending on the state. How it works and how to limit the cost.
Virginia Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules, Fines and Exceptions
Virginia bans holding a phone while driving. Fines are $125, then $250, with a mandatory $250 in highway work zones. The rules, exceptions and penalties from the Code of Virginia.