New York legislature passed a watered down bill on texting. Basically one can’t be stopped and ticketed for it unless there is another reason for a stop, such as speeding, reckless lane change, etc. Look at the story/video in the New York Times which discusses the law in England, where texting drivers can be jailed in extreme circumstances, such as causing death of others on the road. Texting by car and truck drivers causes thousands of wrecks and needless deaths annually.
TEXTING: Donn Esmonde says “HIT THE ROAD”
February 18, 2011
The fact is people through no fault of their own are hurt, sometimes permanently due to the carelessness of others.
The the problems get worse. Dealing with insurance companies, denials of necessary medical care, loss of wages can devastate a person or family.