Having passed the House and now returned from the Senate, the proposed texting law which would amend OCGA 40-6-241 making the use of a mobile telephone for writing, sending or reading a text-based message a traffic offense punishable by a fine of up to $150.00 is in its final phase before the House. The bill also includes provisions for teen drivers under the age of 18 allowing for suspension of their driving privileges and fines for texting while driving.
Because distracted driving has increased the number of traffic accidents causing injury and death, many states have already enacted bans on texting while driving. Read more about texting and distracted driving in my previous post.
