Tag Archives: Texting Laws
Can You Be Sued for Texting While Driving? Civil and Criminal Consequences
Yes, you can be sued for texting while driving. How civil liability works, which states add criminal penalties, and what employers must do.
Texting While Driving Fines by State: What a Ticket Really Costs
Texting while driving fines checked against official state sources, from $50 in Pennsylvania to up to $1,000 in Oregon, plus what points, court costs and insurance add.
The Textalyzer: What It Is, Where the Law Stands and How Police Prove Phone Use Today
The textalyzer would let police check a phone for use after a crash. New York has proposed it every session since 2015, but it is not law. Here is where it stands.
The Three Types of Distraction: Why Texting While Driving Is So Dangerous
The three types of distraction are visual, manual and cognitive. Texting involves all three at once. Examples, research and how to reduce each type.
Louisiana Hands-Free Law: R.S. 32:59 Rules, Fines and Exceptions
Louisiana’s hands-free law, R.S. 32:59, took effect August 1, 2025. What it bans, the $100 and $250 fines, where it is a primary offense and the first-year driver rule.
The Worst States for Distracted Driving: Where Drivers Handle Their Phones Most
Rhode Island, Mississippi and Louisiana top the list of states where drivers handle their phones most. See the top 10, the best state and each state’s law.
Hands-Free Driving Laws by State: Phone and Texting Rules in All 50 States
Hands-free driving laws by state: see which states ban holding a phone, which ban only texting, and the rules for new drivers in all 50 states and DC.
Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law 2026: Paul Miller’s Law Explained
Paul Miller’s Law bans handheld phone use while driving in Pennsylvania, even at red lights. Since June 5, 2026, a violation means a $50 fine plus court costs.
5 Seconds, a Football Field: The Real Danger of Texting While Driving
Texting takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds, a football field at 55 mph. The research, the numbers and what actually helps.
How Many People Die From Texting While Driving Each Year?
NHTSA counted 437 deaths in crashes involving phone use and 3,208 in all distraction-affected crashes in 2024. Here is what the numbers mean and why they are likely too low.