Try $1000 fines for first offense of texting while driving with significant increases thereafter. Currently in California the first offense is just $76 and the second offense $190. Everyone is still doing it so obviously the current fines aren’t enough to cause people to take it seriously.
“Try $1000 fines for first offense of texting while driving with significant increases thereafter. Currently in California the first offense is just $76 and the second offense $190. Everyone is still doing it so obviously the current fines aren’t enough to cause people to take it seriously.”
However car pool lane violations, and handicap parking violations are $250 and up.
I am somewhat indifferent about parking. Car pool lane violations usually don’t involve safety.
The texting violation DOES endanger others, so if anything should cost a bundle it is that.
I have personal experience which drives home the distraction aspect of smartphone use. Even talking with Bluetooth hands free, my mind shifts focus to the call, and off the road.