NHTSA Calls for Nationwide Ban on Texting While Driving | Seattle Car Accident Lawyer

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for a nationwide ban of texting while driving in all states. While some states, like Washington, have already called for a ban, and others are considering it or working towards it, there are others who do not have any plans or framework to begin the process. That is where the NHTSA wants to help. They have developed a basic framework for these states to help get the ball rolling on a ban.

The NHTSA’s framework include the suggestion that any offender who is caught using their phone while driving should face a $75 fine as well as punishments that would limit and hinder their driving privileges. Their ideal rules also suggest that if one of these cell phone distracted drivers kills or injures someone in a car accident that they be charged with a felony.

By now we all know the dangers associated with texting while driving. Even Oprah has joined the cause as I recently discussed. It would be great to see states realize that a ban on the act would save many lives and prevent many car accidents. The framework that the NHTSA developed will hopefully encourage more states to join the 19 that have already banned texting while driving.

Please visit Straight Talk Law’s campaign to help make teenagers aware of the dangers of texting while driving at Teens Against Distracted Driving.

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