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Highway safety group calls for texting ban In light of a recent study finding that texting while driving increases "crash or near-crash risk" by 23 times, the Governors Highway Safety Association is calling for every state to ban drivers from texting. Currently, 18 states and DC have a ban in place. [Consumer Reports Cars]

Highway safety group calls for texting ban In light of a recent study finding that texting while driving increases “crash or near-crash risk” by 23 times, the Governors Highway Safety Association is calling for every state to ban drivers from texting. Currently, 18 states and DC have a ban in place. [Consumer Reports Cars]

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