The Tennessee Highway Patrol Is Cracking Down On Distracted Driving. The Highway Patrol Is Using Unmarked Cars, Motorcycles And Even A Tractor Trailer To Spot Distracted Drivers. In 2014, More Than 13-Hundred Tickets Were Issued For Distracted Driving. This Year, They’ve Issued 995 So Far. In Tennessee, Texting And Driving Is Considered A Non-Moving Violation And It Comes With A $50 Fine. If A Driver Is Caught Swerving Because They Were On The Phone, It Could Result In A More Serious Moving Violation.