Source: https://shiverhamilton.com/blog/what-is-distracted-driving/
Timestamp: 2019-09-21 17:38:31
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What Is Distracted Driving - Know The Facts - Shiver Hamilton
It can be confusing to navigate the restrictions on cell phone use while driving in Georgia. First, there are different restrictions for children and adult drivers.[1] Children under the age of 18 are not allowed to talk, text, or even listen on wireless devices, which include cell phones, computers, tablets, etc.[2] Adults can do slightly more. Talking and listening are fine, but it is against the law to “write, send, or read any text based communication.”[3] What in the world does that mean? In short, you cannot read, write or send a text, e-mail, or do anything on the internet.[4] That means voice texting is not allowed either – you would be writing and sending a text-based communication. And the excuse “I’m not texting, I’m just looking at the internet,” is no good under Georgia law.
And what about all the new ways to use our phones? Live streaming, Snapchat, Facebook Live, Instagram stories, and the like are all prohibited under Georgia law while you are driving.[5] So the bottom line with using a cell phone (or other electronic device) while you drive is to simply put the device away.
In Georgia, drivers must “exercise due care” and cannot engage in any activities that would distract them from safely operating their vehicles.[6] So putting on makeup while you drive is not only dangerous, it is potentially illegal. And yes, if you are eating your lunch while driving and it affects your driving ability, that could be illegal too.
If you think you have been hurt by a distracted driver, Shiver Hamilton LLC can help. We handle numerous motor vehicle and trucking collisions, and each one is different. If you think that your wreck could have been prevented by eliminating distractions for the driver, give us a call.
[1] O.C.G.A. §§ 40-6-241.1 (children), 40-6-241.2 (adults).
[2] O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241.1.
[3] O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241.2(b).
[4] O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241.2(b).
[5] O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241.2(b).
[6] O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241.