Texting & Driving

November 9, 2011

Are you familiar with the Massachusetts law that prohibits texting while driving? Actually it prohibits most usage with a cell phone while driving.

If you are driving a car and get into an accident because of cell phone use...You will face criminal charges.You will also lose your license

If you're a junior operator (under 18 years old) you will lose it for 180 days or 6 months. A second offense will have you losing your license for 365 days or 1 year. If you're over 18 you will lose your license for 60 days or 2 months. 

A second offense will grant you a license suspension of 365 days or 1 year. Harsh consequences. But then again, car accidents are no fun

Check out our current Mock Monday: The Set-Up, The Accident, The Police: Part 1We are detailing the start to finish of an accident, there's a lot involved. 

Are you always connected? Check out the OTTER app. It's an app to help keep you safe while driving. For those of you who want a PDF copy: Mobile Phone-Texting Law