About the New Law on Texting While Driving

Georgia's texting law provides a new means of probable cause for law enforcement to conduct traffic stops.  The law that took effect in July 2010 was categorized as a primary traffic offense, meaning that law enforcement can stop a vehicle if they observe a driver reading a text or email from a cell phone or other mobile device.  Anytime an officer makes contact with a driver he/she may look for other offenses.  Anything that indicates a possibly impaired driver will prompt the officer to investigate further, which could include a field sobriety test.

A little note to the wise: texting while driving is much easier todetect at night due to the backlight of the cell phone or mobile device.  Also, it's simply dangerous and now illegal!

If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI, call the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson today!