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.

Toronto-New York Bus Rolls Over, Yet Another Unnecasary Charter Bus Accident
Yet another charter bus accident as caused terrible losses.. As a personal injury and bus accident lawyer I have cited this dangerous problem in earlier posts.
The Latest Is a Toronto – New York bus carrying 57 people. The company had its license to operate in New York