Cell Phones and Texting NY Laws

In the state of New York it is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving.  Hands-free cell phone devices, however, are legal.  Texting was banned for all drivers while behind the wheel and as of June 1, 2013 much stiffer penalties for breaking this law have been enacted.

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• Probationary License: 60 days license suspension for first conviction and 60 more days for a subsequent conviction within 6 months of license restoration; 5 points on your driver's license.
• Junior License: 60 days license suspension for first conviction and 60 more days for a subsequent conviction within 6 months of license restoration; 5 points on your driver's license.
• Full License: 5 points on your driver's license. (This is increased from the 3-point penalty of the past.)

Please visit http://goo.gl/0nrebP for more vehicle moving violations and regulations.
So don't text and drive, it can wait.  You will endanger your life and the lives of all those that surround you.  Wantagh Mitsubishi offers many vehicles with hands-free systems, so come on down and get your Mitsubishi today!