Do you text and drive?
Statistics say more than one-third of drivers have admitted to this behavior. But a campaign kicking off this week is looking to help curb the habit.
According to textinganddrivingsafety.com, 23 percent of wrecks recorded in 2011 involved the use of cell phones. If you're texting and driving, you are 23 more times likely to get in a wreck (versus 1.4 times more likely to wreck while reaching for a device).
South Carolina is one of 11 states that without a ban on text messaging for all drivers, according to handsfreeinfo.com
While legislation calling for a statewide ban on texting while driving died in the Senate last year, many cities have taken up the issue themselves.
Walhalla, West Union and Columbia have adopted bans on texting and handheld cell phone by drivers.
Several years ago, the City of Clemson banned texting while driving. Drivers in Clemson are allowed to check texts and email on their phones while stopped at a red light or stop sign, but not while the car is in motion.
Speak out: Do you text and drive? Do you get angry at those who text and drive? Do you support citywide or statewide bans on the practice? Tell us in the comments!