{"id":451,"date":"2022-03-11T13:24:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T21:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=451"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:01:42","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-distracted-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-distracted-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Distracted Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Distracted driving has become a serious issue across the\nUnited States. The NHTSA<\/a>\nreports that 26,000 lives were lost from distracted drivers between 2012 and\n2019 alone. In the interest of protecting yourself and everyone else on the\nroad, we\u2019ve created this guide to avoid distracted driving complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Consequences of Distracted Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious consequence of distracted driving is the\ncostliest one: a life. Over 3,000 individuals lost their lives in the year 2019\nas a direct result of distracted driving accidents. 4 out of every 5 accidents resulted\nin at least some type of personal injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distracted driving alone (without an accident) in the state of Maryland usually results in fines of up to $160 dollars as well as a maximum of three points added to the offending driver\u2019s record. Naturally, those consequences ramp up in the event that a serious injury takes place. According to Jake\u2019s Law, a driver that causes serious injury or death while talking on a handheld cell phone or texting may receive a prison sentence of up to three years and a fine up to $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Causes of Distracted Driving Incidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below, we outline the most common causes of distracted\ndriving, as well as a few tips to make sure you don\u2019t find yourself in a\ndifficult legal situation by violating one of these guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n