FDP Insurance- texting and driving

I just came across an article that says that texting and driving increases your chances of getting into an accident by 23 times- it has become so prevelent, that not only are states issuing fines for texting and driving – but check out this from CNA’s casualty control  insurance risk director-

“To address texting and driving, lawmakers in New York are proposing police officers use the Textalyzer – a new device that is the digital equivalent of the Breathalyzer. This roadside test would be administered when the police arrive at the scene of a crash. Using the Textalyzer, the officer could tap into the operating system and check for recent activity on the phones of individuals involved in the accident. Failure to hand over a phone could lead to similar consequences of refusing a Breathalyzer, such as the suspension of a driver’s license.”

Expect tougher legislation further down the road on the texting and driving subject.