Talking And Driving Will Now Cost You 2 Points in NY

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cell-phoneTalking and driving has been illegal in New York State for nearly a decade but starting today, motorists face a more severe punishment for doing so.

Now, in addition to a ticket and $100 fine, a violation will cost you two points on your license. Points can raise auto insurance costs and lead to the suspension of a driver’s license if a person gets 11 points within 18 months.

A two-point penalty has already been in place in New York for over a year for texting while driving. The DMV decided to add the points-punishment for talking in hopes of reducing the number of distracted driving incidents.

The department said distracted drivers contribute to a fifth of all accidents statewide.

New York was the first state to ban driving and talking on handheld cell phones in November 2001.

(CBSNewYork/Matzav.com)


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