Texting and driving doesn’t just lead to possible accidents, but it could also land you in jail.
The dangers of texting and driving may not be obvious to many. Some do it at a red light, or at a stop sign, thinking it’s safe. But it’s not safe, and should never be done while one is operating a moving vehicle.
Not only is texting and driving incredibly dangerous, but those few seconds in which you take your eyes are off the road can also land you in jail. Here are three ways this can potentially happen:
So with these examples in mind, always keep your eyes on the road. Put your phone away, and remember that the risk is just not worth the cost of checking a text message that can easily wait.
Related Resources:
- Texting While Driving (FindLaw)
- Mom Caught Driving, Texting With Baby in Lap (FindLaw’s Blotter)
- Driving While Texting: Apps to Block It and Toughening Laws (FindLaw’s Common Law)
- Texting Driver Crashes Into Manure Truck in Wis. (FindLaw’s Legal Grounds)
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