Springer-Lyle News Updates

latest legal news from the law firm of Springer-Lyle

1807 Westminster
Denton, TX 76205

940.387.0404

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Firm Overview
    • Attorney Profiles
  • Areas of Practice
  • Articles and Cases
  • What’s In the News
  • Resources
  • Videos
    • Who is Springer-Lyle?
    • FAQ Videos
      • FAQs on Business Litigation
      • FAQs on Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical Cases
      • FAQs on Personal Injury, Automobile & Trucking Accidents
      • FAQs on Alternative Dispute Resolution
      • FAQs on Probate Cases
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Blog Articles / Featured / New Texas Distracted Driving Law to Take Effect

New Texas Distracted Driving Law to Take Effect

September 26, 2017 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

Distracted driving is a growing trend in the US, bordering on becoming an epidemic. We have all driven by somebody holding a cell phone, or more frighteningly, somebody looking down at their phone to type a message. With more wireless gadgets available, drivers’ focus and attention are not always on the road where they should be. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, distracted driving is the cause of 23% of all car crashes in the United States.

Cell phone use, particularly texting, causes more distracted driving incidents than does talking to other passengers, eating, or drinking. Therefore, after years of pressure by driving safety advocates, a new law specifically calls out cell phone use.

The new law signed in June by Texas Governor Abbott outlaws texting while driving, stating that one may not “read, write, or send an electronic message while driving.” The law takes effect September 1, 2017. Those caught violating the law will face a misdemeanor charge and fines anywhere from $25 to $200, depending upon how many other infractions they have. (Star Telegram)

Currently in effect are primary laws in various counties. These laws allow police to pull a driver over for that specific offense. For distracted driving, they are:

  • A ban on cell phone use for novice drivers. This means texting or calling, even hands-free. It includes all wireless devices.
  • A ban on cell phone use for any bus drivers. This means texting or calling, even hands-free. It includes all wireless devices
  • All drivers are banned from using cell phones to make calls, or to send and/or receive text messages while driving in a school zone.

Additionally, the Texas Department of Transportation lists more than 90 cities with cell phone ordinances.

If you have been involved or hurt in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact us at Springer & Lyle so that we can advocate for you.

Fortunately, the Offices of Springer & Lyle are already aware of many changes in the laws that have been passed by different cities. We are also aware of the catastrophic injuries that result from distracted driving. If you or someone you know has been a victim of texting while driving or distracted charges, call Springer & Lyle for help right away.

 

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Springer & Lyle

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Subscribe by email

Have the latest news from Springer-Lyle
sent to your inbox.

Articles of Interest

Honda Worldwide Recall of Sedans, Minivans, SUVs

By Deepa Seetharaman and Bernie Woodall of Reuters. Honda Motor Co Ltd plans to recall nearly 2 1/2 million vehicles: small SUVs, cars and minivans worldwide. This includes the popular Accord sedan. … [Read More…]

Hip Implant Complaints Increase, While Dangers Are Reviewed

By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS of the New York Times Published: August 22, 2011 The federal government has received a surge in complaints in recent months about failed hip replacements, suggesting … [Read More…]

Tragedy Brought on by Tainted Fruit

By Moni Basu, CNN William Beach was one of those people who fixated on certain foods. He would eat the same thing voraciously for a few days, and then, when he tired of the same tastes, he moved onto … [Read More…]

No Better Care, Thanks to Tort Reform

Published in The Texas Tribune by guest columnist, Charles M. Silver In 2006, Dr. Howard Marcus wrote that Texas’ 2003 tort reform statute sparked an “amazing turnaround” in which doctors came … [Read More…]

Springer & Lyle, LLP

1807 Westminster
Denton, TX 76205

phone: 940.387.0404
toll-free: 855.387.0404
fax: 940.383.7656

Disclaimer
The contents of this website does not imply legal advise or counsel and does not establish an attorney/client relationship. Please contact us for information on our policies regarding any relationship with clients, potential clients, or non-clients of our firm.

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

 

 

make a Pament via LawPay

Return To Top of Page

Copyright © 2023 Springer & Lyle, L.L.P. • • • All Rights Reserved

Website Design by The Crouch Group

Log in