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Posted by Scott Markowitz | Jul 08, 2026 | 0 Comments

📱🚗 THAT TEXT CAN WAIT. YOUR RECORD CAN'T. 🚫

"I'll just glance at it real quick" — famous last words. 😬 Texting and driving isn't just dangerous, it's illegal in most states, and the consequences can hit harder than you'd expect.

Here's what's on the line:
📵 Fines that stack up (and increase for repeat offenses)
📉 Points on your license in many states
📈 Insurance rates that can spike significantly
🚗 In some states, it's a primary offense — meaning you can be pulled over for THIS alone
⚠️ If it results in an accident, you could be facing much more serious charges

The scary part? Studies show texting while driving takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds on average — at highway speed, that's like driving the length of a football field blindfolded. 🏈👀

Got a distracted driving ticket? Don't just pay it and accept the hit to your record and insurance. You may have options. 💪

📞 Call us today for a free consultation — let's see what we can do for you.

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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