16 other states , District of Columbia ban texting while driving . Studies say texting while driving increases risk of an accident or near accident . Comment: In New York and New Jersey , the impact has been measured by an increase in driving tickets , but too few states track that data , Adkins said . Senators say they want federal ban on texting 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 . Comment: Senators say they want federal ban on texting while driving .