What are the texting and driving laws in Georgia?

One of the newer laws getting a lot of attention these days is Driving While Distracted (DWD), sometimes known as the texting law. 

In Georgia, anyone under the age of 18 caught using a cell phone for any purpose (texting, making calls, surfing the internet, etc…) while driving can be charged with DWD and face a misdemeanor charge that will result in fine and loss of driving privileges.  If the driver using his/her cell phone is found to be at fault in an accident, there will be a definite license suspension for a minimum of 90 days.  This increases to a 6 month suspension for a second infraction.

Adults are not immune to this law either.  If caught texting while driving or causing another traffic infraction while using a cell phone or mobile device, drivers over 18 can also be charged with DWD.  This carries a fine, as well as points on their driving record.

 

The Law Offices of Brandon Rosenbloom encourages drivers of any age to refrain from driving and speaking or text on their cell phones, not just for their own safety but for the safety of everyone around them.

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