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Tag Archives: cell phone
Can I Speak To Siri While Driving?
Last week, we discussed whether a motorist stopped at a red light is “in motion” for purpose of New York’s cell phone law under Vehicle And Traffic Law Section 1225-c. This week we discuss whether using Siri violates the cell phone … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged 1225-c, 1225-d, Android, car, cell phone, cell phone law, cop, driving, iPhone, law, police, text, text messaging, texting, texting and driving, ticket, traffic ticket, vehicle and traffic law
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When Does Stopped Mean Moving?
In July 2011, I wrote a post entitled “Can I Check My Cell Phone While Stopped At Red Light?” answering this question in the negative because doing so was likely a violation of the Vehicle And Traffic Law. I predicted … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged 1225-c, Android, car, cell phone, cell phone law, cop, driving, iPhone, law, police, ticket, traffic ticket, vehicle and traffic law
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The Worst Text & Driving Incident EVER!
It is beyond dispute that texting and driving is very dangerous. Indeed, there is compelling evidence that it is even more dangerous than drinking and driving. Further, texting and driving is illegal in New York and many other states. It … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged accident, Brad Keselowski, cell phone, cop, dangerous, driving, iPhone, law, NASCAR, police, smart phone, text and driving, text driving
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Alert: Cell Phone Laws Being Strictly Enforced This Week
Between April 23, 2012 and April 29, 2012, police officers statewide (especially along the New York Thruway) will be strictly enforcing the distracted driver laws. Dubbed “Operation Hang Up”, any motorist caught using a cell phone or other electronic device … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged "operation hang out", cell, cell phone, law, phone, ticket, traffic ticket
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Cops Accessing Your Cell Phone Data?
The device to the left is a Cellebrite cell phone extraction device (UFED). It allows someone to access all the information from any cell phone in just minutes. Emails, text messages, phone logs, photos, etc. are all fair game for … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged Android, Apple, cell phone, cop, data, iPad, iPhone, law, lawyer, police, privacy, Search, search and seizure, secrecy, warrant
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NY’s New Portable Electronic Device Law – VTL § 1225-d Analysis
Anyone found guilty of violating the new law prohibiting texting and driving will be assessed 3 points and a fine of up to $150. I recently had a chance to review the portable electronic device law and, overall, I am … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged cell phone, distracted driver, dwd, electronic device, insurance, law, legislation, politician, politics
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New Study Confirms The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a new report entitled “Distracted Driving: What Research Shows And What States Can Do”. Funded by State Farm Insurance Company, the report highlights the impact that cell phones, iTouches and other electronic … Continue reading
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Tagged cell phone, distracted driver, insurance, law, legislation, politician, politics, report, study
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Breaking News: Cell Phone Tickets To Carry 2 Points
Effective February 17, 2011, failure to use a hands-free device will be a 2-point moving violation. This traffic ticket always carried a fine (about $150) and possibly negative auto insurance consequences. Now it will also place 2 points on your … Continue reading
Posted in Traffic Tickets
Tagged Android, Blackberry, car, cell phone, DMV, driver, iPhone, moving violation, point system, text, traffic ticket
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