New Changes to the Distracted Driving Laws in New York State

NYS has recently made changes to the distracted driving laws:

On November 1, 2014, the following changes to the cell phone/texting laws for drivers with a probationary license, Class DJ, Class MJ or a learner permit take effect (for cell phone and texting violations committed on or after November 1, 2014):

•    Conviction will result in a mandatory 120-day driver license or permit suspension.
•    Subsequent convictions within six months of a license restoration will result in a revocation of at least one year of a probationary license, junior license or learner permit.

On November 1, 2014, maximum fines for cell phone and/or texting use while driving will increase (for cell phone and texting violations committed on or after November 1, 2014):

•    For a first offense, $50 to $200
•    For a second offense committed within 18 months, $50 to $250
•    For a third or subsequent offense committed within 18 months, $50 to $450

 

Source: 

http://www.safeny.ny.gov/phon-ndx.htm