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.
US Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Roadway Safety
June 4, 2026
The United States Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision that could make our highways safer for everyone who shares the road with commercial trucks.
