On May 5th, Wisconsin became the 25th state in the United States to illegalize texting while operating a vehicle. At Creative Finance, we are happy about this news! Given the number of fatalities directly related to driver distraction, we see this as a life-saving move on behalf of the American people and especially the residents of Wisconsin.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2008, close to 6000 people were killed in the U.S. because drivers were distracted. One of the most popular distractions, especially among the nations youngest drivers, was texting.
Lets keep our children and neighbors safe! Although the new law in Wisconsin won’t go into effect until December of 2010, we can all make the decision today to stop texting while we drive.
And parents – no texting behind the wheel for teens will actually save you lots of money! Insurance companies are raising premiums for those found to be texting while driving.
