How the New Law is Different
On July 1, texting while driving becomes a primary offense. Currently it’s only a secondary offense, meaning a person may only be charged if they are found violating another traffic law. Starting Monday, a police officer can ask you to pull your car over for texting, with or without another reason.
A person convicted of texting while driving will receive a $125 fine for the first offense and a $250 fine for subsequent charges. Currently, the fine for a first offense is $20 and any offense thereafter is $50.
The new law also increases the penalties for reckless driving, adding a $250 fine if the person was texting while driving recklessly.
If you’re charged for reckless driving, give The Decker Law Firm a call at 757-622-3317 for high-quality traffic defense.
