No texting while driving

On July 12, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation into law to increase texting while driving to a primary offense effective immediately.
Illegal activity includes holding an electronic device and composing; sending; reading; accessing; browsing; transmitting; saving; or retrieving electronic data such as e-mail, text messages or web pages; viewing; taking; or transmitting images and playing games.
With the legislation now in effect, law enforcement has the power to stop drivers using devices such as cell phones, iPods and tablets, among others, and issue a ticket. The monetary penalty for a violation of this law continues to be a fine of up to $150.
Drivers using GPS devices affixed to their vehicles will not be penalized.