The TYLA JustDrive Campaign encourages teenagers and young adults to put their mobile devices down while driving and to avoid other distractions on the road! The dangers of distracted driving are often ignored by young people, as illustrated by the startling statistics. According to a Pew study, 40% of all American teens have been in a car when the driver used a mobile phone in a way that put people in danger. The FCC notes that 11% of drivers from age 18 to 20 who are involved in an automotive accident (and survived) admitted they were sending or receiving text messages when they crashed. The statistics are bleak and have only worsened as mobile device use continues to rise among teens and young adults.

U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist, Gabby Douglas, has joined the TYLA JustDrive Campaign to speak out against distracted driving and to inspire young people to focus on the road! No matter your age, Join the TYLA JustDrive Campaign and Gabby Douglas today on Twitter at TYLA@tylaJustDrive, and Just Drive!

Recognizing the importance of safe driving practices, municipalities throughout Texas have passed ordinances emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices and often penalizing those who choose to drive distracted. TYLA conducted a survey and has compiled a list of some of the existing rules related to handheld device use and included them in the chart below. Make sure to check with your local governments to see what rules apply to you.

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