18 April 2023
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A person who violates Nevada’s law against texting and driving is guilty of a misdemeanor and for the first offense within a 7-year period must pay a fine of $50; for a second offense, a fine of $100; and for a third offense, a fine of $250. No prison time is included in this law, however, if the violation occurs in a work zone or pedestrian safety zone a court may impose penalties of up to a $1,000 fine, six months imprisonment, or 120 hours of community service.
More than 220 million Americans subscribe to wireless services, and as many as 80% use their phones while driving. Forty-eight states ban text messaging for all drivers though many of these bans provide various exemptions, including for emergencies, law enforcement and first responders.
In 2018, more than 2,800 Americans died in distracted-driving crashes and an estimated 400,000 people were injured.
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Sources
Nevada Legislature NRS 484B.165
Nevada Legislature NRS 484B.130
National Conference of State Legislatures Distracted driving data
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