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Can I Speak To Siri While Driving?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Matthew Weiss

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 →

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Motorist Suspended 15 Years For Texting And Driving

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Matthew Weiss

In a tragic case that has drawn national attention,  Aaron Deveau, a Haverhill, Massachusetts teenage, had the “book thrown at him” for causing a fatal crash due to texting and driving. According to the trial testimony, Deveau’s car crossed a … Continue reading →

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Can I Check My Cell Phone While Stopped At A Red Light?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

Since New York’s distracted driver went into effect earlier this month, I have been asked a multiple times about whether a driver can read or write a text (or email) while stopped at a red light. The short answer is … Continue reading →

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Texting And Driving In New York (Finally) Made Illegal

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

You have to hand it to Governor Cuomo.  In just a short time, he’s shown himself to be an extremely effective politician.   Examples including getting the dysfunctional Albany legislature to pass a balanced budget, approve ethics reform and recognize same-sex … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Cell Phone Tickets To Carry 2 Points

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

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 →

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Texting And Driving Law Still Contains A Major Loophole

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Matthew Weiss

Note: The texting an driving law was changed on July 12, 2011.  For information on the new law, go to “Texting And Driving In New York (Finally) Made Illegal”. On October 28, 2009, I was the first to write that … Continue reading →

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Deadly Text Messages

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Matthew Weiss

What do the following four text messages have in common? LOL where r yeah where you at If you guessed, these text messages were sent by distracted drivers who became involved in a serious automobile accident, then you are right.  … Continue reading →

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Texting While Driving Soon To Be Illegal In New York

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Matthew Weiss

As forewarned months ago, the New York Legislature is now just a signature away from enacting a law banning texting while driving. Both the Assembly and dysfunctional Senate approved a law which would make it illegal to write text messages … Continue reading →

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