The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.
Another devastating tour bus crash
August 5, 2011
As a truck accident and bus accident attorney in New York I can tell you almost all bus and truck crashes would not occur if company management enforced safety rules.