Texting & Driving

Distracted Driving Kills

Published on November 26, 2012 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Texting & Driving

Everyone knows that texting while driving is dangerous. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration approximately 23 percent of all traffic accidents are texting related. That is equal to about 1.4 million accidents every year. Despite these striking statistics people, especially teenagers, continue to use their cell phones while driving. One reason people…

Utah’s Strict Laws Attempt To Prevent Texting While Driving Accidents

Published on March 9, 2012 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Distracted Driving, Texting & Driving

Utah has some of the most strict laws in the country when it comes to texting while driving. These laws completely prohibit the act. There are only ten states that have specific no-texting-while-driving laws on all drivers. Many states limit the restrictions to younger drivers, not all drivers. Nonetheless, Utah is one state that chooses…