You can be convicted of distracted driving because of the following reasons:
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using hand-held cell phones
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texting or e-mailing
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using electronic devices such as laptop computers, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players such as MP3 players
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entering information on GPS units
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reading printed materials in the vehicle
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writing, printing or sketching
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personal grooming such as brushing and flossing teeth, putting on makeup, curling hair, clipping nails or shaving
Consequences you face are:
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3 demerits
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50-75% insurance increase
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Some insurance companies kicking you off their insurance
