New York is soon to have
the nation’s toughest distracted driving penalties. Effective November 1st, the
penalty for distracted driving under the age of 21 will be a 120-day license
suspension for the first offense and one year for the second.
New York also has
aggressive distracted driving enforcement, including unmarked vehicles in a
variety of colors that allow officers a better visual of drivers who are
texting or engaging in distracting behaviors.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year
olds in the U.S. With 78% of teens now
owning cell phones, texting is a distracted driving concern. However, young drivers can also be distracted
by eating, grooming, adjusting the radio, or even day dreaming.
Read more about how to
stay safe on the roads in this publication
from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
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