Georgia drivers beware! New GA law prohibits texting while driving!

Hi Richard, This is a very good law! Congrats to Georgia and hopefully it will save more lives. Tiffany

Interestingly in Georgia its even illegal to do it while stopped at a red light.

I don't understand why common sense must be codified either. Better a fine than a funeral!

Richard - most of us have the common sense not to text and drive, but most of us have been tempted to just read an incoming text in slow moving traffic, etc. and so it begins.  The law and fear of a hefty fine might erase some temptation.

Awesome law, yay Georgia!  A local woman here was killed just about 2 weeks ago--distracted by texting and rear ended the very large truck in front of her.  It was heart breaking and so avoidable.

I'm glad this passed and today was also the first day pickup truck drivers are required to wear seat belts in Georgia also.  And it's about time too.

And people still talk while driving on their cell phones. It's about safety. It boggles the mind when people want to do what they want when they want.

It's a great idea.  But, I've always wondered how the officers can tell if you're texting, making a call, looking at your browser, selecting a song, etc.?

Good morning Richard,

Texas has had this law on the books since January and the fines can be hefty..it doesn't matter what your scrolling around doing if your doing it when you are driving you will get a fine!! Congrats on getting it passed..some pople just don't get it!

Hi Richard,

Good for Georgia - every state should follow.  Personally though, I hope PA never makes talking on the phone illegal.  I can be very productive when driving.

~Lisa

great law, now if they could just do something about shaving and putting on make up while driving...