16 other states , District of Columbia ban texting while driving . Studies show text while driving increases risk of an accident or near accident . It is difficult to measure success of no - text laws , experts say . Senators say they support federal ban on text while driving .
16 other states , District of Columbia ban texting while driving . Studies say texting while driving increases risk of an accident or near accident . It is difficult to measure success of no-texting laws , experts say . Senators say they want federal ban on texting while driving .