![Senator Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/%2801-23-07%29%20Lanza-HS-029-8x10.jpg?itok=sCuGDvzp)
New Law Lets Police Stop Drivers for Texting
Andrew J Lanza
July 13, 2011
-
ISSUE:
- Cell Phones
A new law in NY will allow police to stop and ticket drivers they see texting on the road, even when that's the only apparent violation. Previously, police could only cite a driver for the traffic violation if they were stopped primarily for another offense, such as speeding. Please remain conscious of this new law while driving.
Share this Article or Press Release
Newsroom
Go to Newsroom![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/press-release/main-image/fb_link_non_citizen_voting2.png?itok=7Vo_Hpjy)
Senator Lanza 2021 Veteran Hall of Fame
November 11, 2021
![](https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/oembed_thumbnails/2021-11/bwLnVKwpM5Pgl6pMD37WCAvfuyuyRvjM6cNwRWC47Sk.jpg)