Few citations issued in first year of Oklahoma text ban
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November 3, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa police say a modest number of citations have been issued in the first year after Oklahoma banned texting and driving.
The police department issued 75 citations between Nov. 1, 2015, and September, according to the Tulsa World (http://bit.ly/2fe3UD6 ).
"That's for the whole police department. We're doing 10,000 tickets a month — so 75 over a year? I would say it's underwhelming," said Tulsa Police Cpl. Steve Wood. "But I guess that's open to interpretation."
The ban, which carries a $100 fine, covers texting and sending emails. Drivers are allowed to text while their v...
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