Jail Time For Distracted Driving? How Does California Punish Car Drivers For Texting And Talking On The Phone?

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Jail Time For Distracted Driving? How Does
California Punish Car Drivers For Texting And
Talking On The Phone?
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The problem of distracted driving can no longer
be ignored or overlooked, and Oregon knows it
better than any other state. While other states,
including California, punish motorists for
distracted driving with insignificant fines,
Oregon has recently introduced jail time as a
possible penalty for distracted driving.
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Statistics
It might sound shocking considering that getting
caught texting or talking on the phone while
driving can cost drivers in California only 20
for a first offense. In Alaska, motorists caught
texting or calling while operating a vehicle face
a fine of up to 10,000. But jail time?
Seriously? you may think.
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How Common Is Distracted Driving?
Statistics show that nearly 10 percent of all
traffic fatalities are caused by distracted
driving, yet nearly 90 percent of all drivers
believe that distracted driving is on the rise
and that it is more common than other causes of
car accidents such as drunk driving and
aggressive driving.
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Penalties For Distracted Driving In California
Compared to Utah or even Oregon, California laws
are quite distracted driving-friendly when it
comes to imposing penalties. For a first offense
and second offense, you will face a base fine of
20 and 50, respectively. Because Californias
laws do not impose harsher penalties for
distracted driving, the occurrence of car crashes
caused by drivers distracted by their phones
continues to increase dramatically.
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Have You Been Injured In A Car Accident Caused By
Distracted Driving?
So what should I do if I have been injured in a
car accident caused by distracted driving? you
may be wondering. Your best bet is to consult
with an experienced car crash attorney in Los
Angeles at the Law Offices of Howard Craig
Kornberg to find out what legal options are
available in your particular case.
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