Highway Loss Data Institute’s (HLDI) study of states that have banned handheld cellphone use revealed no reduction in crashes after the ban. Reasons for the result are surprising and unclear. The nationwide push to ban texting while driving continues with support by the federal government and safety groups.
Background
23 states are considering banning texting
10 of those states already restrict texting by novice drivers
19 states and District of Columbia ban it for all drivers