What Counts as Distracted Driving Under New York Law?
Understanding New York’s Distracted Driving Rules Key Takeaways: Distracted driving in New York under VTL § 1225-c prohibits hand-held use of mobile phones or portable electronic devices while driving, including calling, texting, browsing, and emailing, with only a narrow emergency exception. The law creates a rebuttable presumption that a driver holding a phone to their […]
Try To Avoid Driving While Drowsy
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), conducted a study that found that in 2014, drowsy driving claimed the lives of 846 people. Currently, the NHTSA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to draw awareness to the dangers associated with driving while drowsy in hopes that it will reduce the […]