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.

Trick or Treat safety
Unfortunately, pedestrian being struck and seriously injured by cars is all too common. As a personal injury attorneys practicing in Buffalo, NY we have represented may people who were hurt while on foot by being hit by a car.
