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.

Expert Testimony-What You Need To Know in New York
The New York State Bar Association asked John Feroleto to serve in the continuing legal education program Expert Testimony- What You Need to Know in New York. The program was held November 18, 2010.