New Jersey Texting While Driving Statistics
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Did you know that New Jersey has the second highest rate of fatal crashes due to distraction in the nation? Most of these, of course, are the result of cell phone use while driving.
Here are some other statistics about distracted driving.
- Nationwide, distracted driving is one of the 5 leading causes of motor vehicle fatalities.
- Engaging in cell phone use increases the risk of a crash by nearly three times.
- 22% of all distracted driving accidents in New Jersey involve cell phones.
- Distracted driving involving eating, grooming, and radio use played a part in nearly half of all crashes in New Jersey in the year 2019.
- 1 in 5 drivers operate their vehicles while distracted.
- More than 29,000 people have died nationwide since 2012, all due to distracted-driving crashes.
Distracted driving is against the law in New Jersey. You’re not even allowed to touch a phone while driving unless you have reason to believe a criminal act may be perpetrated against you or another person, and you’re dialing 911. You can also use your device to report a fire, traffic accident, road hazard, medical or hazardous material emergency, a reckless driver, or someone who appears to be driving under the influence.
Fines are steep, ranging from $200 to $400 for a first offense. If your distracted driving results in injuries or fatalities you could be looking at a reckless driving conviction or vehicular homicide charges. You would certainly be open to a lawsuit. A distracted driver would be vulnerable to seeing punitive damages assessed in their cases, as well.
As of this writing, law enforcement has started a major crackdown on texting while driving.
It’s even illegal to mess with your GPS while driving. Do it before you get on the road.
Of course, distracted driving comes in many forms. Fixing your hair, messing with the radio, eating food…all of this can lead to an accident.
Stay safe out there! That text isn’t worth your life, or anyone else’s.
If you’ve been injured in an accident with a distracted driver and your injuries are severe enough to surpass New Jersey’s no-fault threshold, we may be able to help. We can act fast to gather evidence that the other driver was engaged in distracted driving at the time of the accident.
Contact our offices to get a free case review today.
See also:
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What New Jersey’s No-Fault System Means For Your Personal Injury Case
4 Mistakes to Avoid After Your NJ Car Accident
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Did you know that New Jersey has the second highest rate of fatal crashes due to distraction in the nation? Most of these, of course, are the result of cell phone use while driving.
Here are some other statistics about distracted driving.
- Nationwide, distracted driving is one of the 5 leading causes of motor vehicle fatalities.
- Engaging in cell phone use increases the risk of a crash by nearly three times.
- 22% of all distracted driving accidents in New Jersey involve cell phones.
- Distracted driving involving eating, grooming, and radio use played a part in nearly half of all crashes in New Jersey in the year 2019.
- 1 in 5 drivers operate their vehicles while distracted.
- More than 29,000 people have died nationwide since 2012, all due to distracted-driving crashes.
Distracted driving is against the law in New Jersey. You’re not even allowed to touch a phone while driving unless you have reason to believe a criminal act may be perpetrated against you or another person, and you’re dialing 911. You can also use your device to report a fire, traffic accident, road hazard, medical or hazardous material emergency, a reckless driver, or someone who appears to be driving under the influence.
Fines are steep, ranging from $200 to $400 for a first offense. If your distracted driving results in injuries or fatalities you could be looking at a reckless driving conviction or vehicular homicide charges. You would certainly be open to a lawsuit. A distracted driver would be vulnerable to seeing punitive damages assessed in their cases, as well.
As of this writing, law enforcement has started a major crackdown on texting while driving.
It’s even illegal to mess with your GPS while driving. Do it before you get on the road.
Of course, distracted driving comes in many forms. Fixing your hair, messing with the radio, eating food…all of this can lead to an accident.
Stay safe out there! That text isn’t worth your life, or anyone else’s.
If you’ve been injured in an accident with a distracted driver and your injuries are severe enough to surpass New Jersey’s no-fault threshold, we may be able to help. We can act fast to gather evidence that the other driver was engaged in distracted driving at the time of the accident.
Contact our offices to get a free case review today.
See also:
How Many New Jersey Drivers Are Driving While Tired?
What New Jersey’s No-Fault System Means For Your Personal Injury Case
4 Mistakes to Avoid After Your NJ Car Accident