Texting and driving are becoming a discussion that is sweeping the country. The Harvard Crimson Newspaper, reports that at the beginning of this year there were 6 states that had passed anti-texting laws that make illegal sending or receiving text messages while driving. That number is now up to 18 states that have passed anti-texting legislation.

Studies show that texting makes driving signficantly more dangerous. Virginia Tech says that texting while driving increases accident possibility by 23 times. Car and Drivers Magazine did a study that showed driver reaction time of one who is texting to be much slower than someone driving under the influence of alcohol.

The recent Utah legistlation passed last month banning texting messaging while driving says Being caught texting and driving could get you up to 3 months in prison. The penalty for causing an accident while texting could land you far worse, a possible 15 years in prison.

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