New York court says texting a driver can make you responsible for a crash . Judges say a crash is similar to having an in - car distraction . Google : `` I think that 's the advice to everyone . It is hard to prove sender knew the recipient was driving . N.J. Gov . Chris Christie : In the end , the driver is responsible .
New York court says texting a driver can make you responsible for a crash . Judges say a crash is similar to having an in - car distraction . Google : It is hard to prove sender knew the recipient was driving . N.J. Gov . Chris Christie : In the end , the driver is responsible .