Laws prohibiting texting while driving might actually lead to an increase in crashes, according to a study released Tuesday.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety studied the rates of collision insurance claims in four states before and after laws banning texting were passed. The organization found that crash rates rose in three of the four states.
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