What is Distracted Driving?

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Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting.  Did you know that at 55 mph, that’s enough time to cover the length of a football field?  Distracted driving occurs any time that you take your eyes off the road.  While there is no federal regulation, New York strictly enforces a ban on all handheld devices, including texting while driving.

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Distracted Driving includes:

• Texting
• Using a Cell Phone or Smartphone
• Eating
• Drinking
• Talking to passengers
• Grooming
• Reading (including maps)
• Using a GPS
• Watching a Video
• Adjusting a Radio, CD player, or MP3 player

Distracted driving can lead to a ticket, fines, points on your license, and a surcharge.   If you find that you are faced with a distracted driving ticket, contact the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr.  Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.  You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news stories and legal tips.