text: Last question I have for you is if you know it's illegal to text and drive for your safety why do it and put everyone around you in danger. If you get pulled over you could get a Monetary fine that can range from as low as 20-500 dollars. In some states texting while driving can result in criminal misdemeanor charges. If the offense has resulted in bodily injury to another driver Jail or Prison time is a possibility. If you hit someone and they die you are looking at 20 years and a fine of 250,000 and Yet again my question is why do it if you know it's illegal.