Pulled Over for Texting While Driving?
As of June 2011, handheld cellphone use while behind the wheel or texting while driving are primary offenses for new New York drivers. Under this law, drivers traveling through the state can be pulled over for using a handheld cellphone while behind the wheel.
The Albany cellphone ticket lawyers at Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, can provide you with a timely, thorough and experienced defense if you have received a traffic citation in Albany County or anywhere in New York. We have helped a significant number of clients minimize the consequences of a conviction, or get their charges reduced or even dismissed. For a free no-obligation consultation, e-mail us or call 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242.
Your License May Be at Risk
In addition to making texting while driving and handheld cellphone use primary offenses, the law increases the penalties: a $150 fine and three violation points on your New York driving record. Hands-free cellphone use is now the only legal way to drive in New York while using a cellphone.
A driver can be ticketed for using a handheld cellphone to:
- Talk on the phone
- Send or receive e-mail
- Browse the Internet
- Take cell-phone pictures
- Play games while driving
Drivers can also be ticketed for using a handheld device such as a smartphone, iPad, Nook, Kindle or other tablet device to read while behind the wheel.
In addition to the fines, you could end up paying higher auto insurance premiums. Having points added to your license can also be a problem. If you accumulate 11 points or more on your driver's license within 18 months, you could lose it.
Contact a Schenectady Texting While Driving Attorney
Too many points on your driver's license may result in the loss of your license. Why take the risk? Call 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 contact us online to schedule a free telephone consultation today.
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