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.
Buffalo Dog Bite Law Update: NY Court Ends “One Free Bite” Rule
May 27, 2025
In a landmark decision on April 17, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals has made it easier for dog bite victims to recover damages. The decision, made in Flanders v. Goodfellow, has changed how dog bite injury cases work in New York and gives injured people more
