Driving While Talking on a Cell Phone Provisions

Status: Pending - Assembly Codes Committee
Date of Last Action: 03/06/2009*
Author: Ortiz (D)
Summary: Provides that drivers who cause accidents which result in serious physical injury or death while talking on a cellular phone shall be subject to identical criminal penalties as those persons who cause accidents which result in serious physical injury or death while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, imposes a penalty of two points against a person's license when convicted of a violation of driving while using a cellular phone.

History:
03/06/2009 - INTRODUCED.
03/06/2009 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on CODES.

Location

NY
United States

Category:

• Distracted Driving

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