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Penalties for Texting While Driving Could Go Up in Delaware

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If you get caught texting while driving in Delaware there could be greater fines and more points for driver’s license.

A measure now in the state House of Representatives would hike the penalty for a first time offense to $100.

After that fines would go up from $200 to $300.

The measure would also put points on your driver’s license for a second offense.

The Wilmington News Journal reports this would be the first time that points would be added for the offense which is usually reserved for such violations as speeding and reckless driving.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.