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New York Law Enforcement Issue More Tickets For Texting-While-Driving

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ALBANY, N.Y. -

Governor Cuomo announced Friday, more than four times as many tickets issued for texting-while-driving since last year's strick law went into effect.

According to a press release, in the year before the law was passed, New York law enforcement issued 4,569 tickets for texting while driving. Since the law has been in effect, New York Police have issued 20,958 tickets.

"The major increase in tickets issued for texting-while-driving violations since this law went into effect demonstrates its usefulness in helping our law enforcement authorities crack down hard on distracted driving," Governor Cuomo said. "Using a handheld device while driving puts other motorists in danger and can lead to tragic consequences. These tickets should send a resounding message to all drivers: keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel."

Ten drivers in Essex County New York were ticketed for texting while driving, up from 4 before the law went into effect. Law Enforcement issued 73 tickets under the new law, up from 16.  Police in Franklin County issued 5 tickets before the law went into effect and 27 after.

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