A recent survey by Poll Position found that approximately 50% of registered voters were in favor of suspension of license privileges for persons found texting while driving.

The survey consisted of more than 1,000 motorists, and found that more than half were in favor of such laws.  Younger respondents were more likely to disagree with any law that requires suspension of license privileges for texting while driving offenses.  At least 67% of older motorists above the age of 65 were in favor of the law, while just 39% of younger voters between 18 and 29 were in favor of any such rule.

About 50% of the women were in favor of a rule like this, compared to 47% of the men.  Among persons who disagreed with the need for a rule like this, men accounted for 44% and women accounted for 32%.  There were also differences based on racial and ethnic groups.

Texas doesn’t have a ban on texting while driving for motorists.  However, several cities in Texas have enacted ordinances that ban the practice for motorists.  Galveston has banned the practice of texting while driving for motorists, and so have Missouri City and Tomball.

Many states that have enacted laws banning texting while driving or cities that have enacted ordinances have found it difficult to enforce these laws, because of the meager penalties attached.  As a Houston car accident lawyer, I believe that adding meat to texting while driving laws by attaching license suspensions for offenders, could increase compliance with these laws.

Vuk Vujasinovic is a Board Certified Houston personal injury attorney who practices Houston auto accident and other personal injury cases.

For more info on how Vuk can help you with your potential case please call him at (877) 724-7800 or fill out the contact form on the right.

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