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.

When Curiosity Meets Advocacy: Spotlighting Abraham Metz’s Work on Rideshare and Delivery Liability
What looks like individual driver error is often something more: a system designed to reward speed, urgency, and constant engagement. When apps gamify delivery, they don’t just increase efficiency—they reshape behavior on the road.

