It is now illegal to use your cell phone to text, check e-mail or surf the web while driving in New York State.
Governor David Paterson signed the bill into law Thursday.
The ban also covers using laptops or other handheld devices to read, view or send images or data while the vehicle is moving.
Drivers can be [...]
Senator Charles Schumer unveiled a bill Sunday to ban train conductors and bus drivers from texting on the job.
His bill would bar electronic devices inside any public or private vehicle.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority already has rules preventing drivers from texting but Schumer said they do not go far enough.
“Our rules will be tougher and stronger. [...]
Albany lawmakers agreed yesterday to zap motorists for using any electronic devices — including iPods — while their cars are in motion.
“The iPod is like using the car radio, so I’d question that being a part of the ban,” said Manhattan driver Gina Sangiovanni, 40.
The ban will go into effect in November once Gov. Paterson [...]
