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.
New York State Thruway car carrier fire
December 17, 2010
The New York State Thruway I 90 was re opened Thursday after a car-carrier went up in flames near the Pembroke exit.
As a New York truck accident attorney I’ve handled car carrier cases and truck accidents in the Pembroke area.