text: There are specific laws when it comes to texting while driving . Approximately 49 states in the United States have banned texting while driving . 21 States prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. There is a law called "primary law" where a police officer can ticket the driver without the need of any other traffic violation. Another law is called "Secondary law" an officer can only issue the ticket if the driver was pulled over for another violation. In some occasions Judges can consider texting while driving a reckless driving and can even sentence you. Some of the consequences are getting fined , getting points off of your driver's license and Higher Insurance Premiums.