that would be a bit of a circular thinking I think, calling something a crime make it a criminal act of breaking that law, the conversation is, does speeding or talking on the cellphone while driving a crime or not, in American law speaking term it is not:
Cell Phone Ticket California - Vehicle Code 23123 & 23123.5 VC.
7. Is it a crime if I talk on my cell phone or text while driving in California?
It is not a crime if a motorist violates VC 23123 or VC 23123.5.
These violations are
infractions under California law and an offender is not subject to incarceration.
I do not think that distinction is universal are in the English language, it is something specific to a legal system.