Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in Missouri
Missouri defines distracted driving as turning on the radio, eating, talking, or texting. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, 80 percent of crashes involve distracted driving in one way or another. However, Missouri does not have strict laws when it comes to talking on a cell phone or sending text messages while driving. Drivers under the age of 21 are not allowed to send text messages and drive. Drivers over the age of 21 can freely call and send text messages while driving. However, that doesn't mean it's a good idea.
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- Under 21s can't text or drive
- Age over 21, no restrictions
Studies have shown that drivers who text messages spend 400 percent more time keeping their eyes on the road than if they didn't text. In addition, 50% of teenagers say they text while driving. If you are caught texting and driving as a teenager, you face a $100 fine. If a police officer sees someone under the age of 21 sending a text message while driving, he can stop the driver, even if he did not commit any other violations. This can result in a fine and a fine.
When someone is driving down the road and writing a text message, they take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. A lot can happen in four and a half seconds, like an animal running in front of a vehicle, or a vehicle in front of you hitting the brakes hard or swerving into another lane. It is important to keep your eyes on the road, no matter your age, for your safety and the safety of others.
