Attention Parents!

You can talk and drive but you can't hold the phone in your hand and drive. You have to buy a hands free kit to comply with the law.

Just because you don't live in New York don't think that you won't be buying the accessory real soon. They range between 20 and 90 dollars, and you won't be talking you will be screaming.

Here is the Actual Law

Cellular Phone Law

No person shall operate a motor vehicle while using a mobil telephone to engage in a call while a vehicle is in motion.

Penalties: Violation of New York's Cellular Phone Law is a traffic infraction, which may result in a fine of up to $100 plus court administration fees.

Exceptions: The operator uses a hands-free mobil telephone, which allows the user to communicate without the use of either hand.

When the sole purpose of the phone call is to communicate an emergency to a police or fire department, a hospital or physician's office, or an ambulance corps.

Police officers, fire fighters and operators of other authorized emergency vehicles while in performance of their official duties.

If you are going to teach your teen to drive, refresh your knowledge and review what they must know.

Things have changed since you were 16.
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