We should all know by now that texting while driving is incredibly dangerous and irresponsible. You have probably heard that texting behind the wheel is just as bad as driving drunk. Studies have confirmed that texting and drunk driving cause the driver to be almost equally impaired. If that sounds alarming to you, then you know this is serious. There are many reasons why you shouldn't text and drive. Let's go over some major consequences.

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Fines 

For starters, you are subjecting yourself to hefty financial penalties if you get caught texting behind the wheel. Police officers won't hesitate to pull you over and issue a ticket that could be as costly as a few hundred dollars. Save yourself the headache of paying a silly fine and just wait until you get to your destination to respond to a text or send that tweet. 

License suspension 

Depending on how many times you have been cited or on how reckless you were during the incident, the local authorities may temporarily revoke your license. Of course, that means that you won't be able to text and drive because you won't have the right to drive a car. And if you get caught driving with a suspended license, the punishment is even bigger. 

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Insurance rate hike 

Like with any ticket or reported collision, a texting while driving citation will likely cause your car insurance rates to go up. Insurance is already expensive for a lot of people, and getting a ticket isn't going to do you any favors. 

Prison time 

If your inattentive driving results in a serious injury or death of another person, you could very well serve time in prison. You won't go to jail just for texting, but you could be charged with serious crimes if you hit someone while texting. The point is that it's just not worth it. Of course, the number one reason why you shouldn't text and drive is that it puts you in danger. Keep yourself intact for your own sake and for the sake of your loved ones. 

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