Texting while driving laws get more serious in New York

New York drivers are now subject to face up to $150 in fines if they are caught texting while driving. Prior to the new law, Police officials were only allowed to cite a driver for this violation if they had simultaneously committed another traffic violation, such as speeding or running a red light.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/nyregion/police-may-stop-drivers-for-texting-under-bill-signed-by-cuomo.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper