Though texting and driving is illegal in 44 other states, some Arizona lawmakers feel banning the practice is unnecessary. Texting and Driving Still Legal in Arizona Senator Steve Farley, (D) Tucson, is not one of those lawmakers.
The Phoenix Police Department believes impairment played a factor in a recent fatal car crash in South Phoenix. Car Crash The car crash happened at Seventh Avenue and Elwood Street when, according to Officer James Holmes, a 43-year-old woman driving a Dodge Charger lost control of the car and drove straight into opposing traffic.