text: Studies have shown that 93.7% of cellphone owners admit to texting while driving (distracted driving). The average fine for distracted driving is $150-$250. The newest phone costs around one thousand dollars. That means, its just a minor inconvenience to pay the fine on electronic device that are attached to us. Maybe if fines were made steeper people would think twice before using their cell phones behind the wheel. Fines could be used for driver education, safer walks for pedestrians, and safer roads.