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Distracted Driving
Now it’s Illegal to Txt & Drv
On Aug. 28, 2009, a new Missouri law took effect prohibiting drivers 21 years of age or younger from sending, reading, or writing an electronic message while driving. The fine for texting while driving on Missouri roads is $200.
- Eighty percent of crashes involve some form of driver distraction.
- Teens admit texting is the number one thing that diverts their attention while driving.
- Half of all teen drivers say they send text messages while driving.
- Studies show texting drivers spend up to 400 percent more time with their eyes off the road.
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