Save Lives: Don’t Text and Drive
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Operation Hang Up is a campaign to further
the efforts to reduce distracted driving.
Click here to learn more about the
Operation Hang Up enhanced enforcement
campaign.
Driver inattention and distraction has been
the number one cause of motor vehicle
crashes in New York State.
On July 12, 2011, Governor Cuomo signed a
new law to strengthen enforcement against
texting while driving.
Click here to see a video of Governor
Cuomo discussing this important issue and
signing the new law.
With this law and new regulations, drivers
will face a fine of up to $150 and three
points on their license for using handheld
electronic devices while a vehicle is in
motion.
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