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NYS
Department of Motor Vehicles
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
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NEW
CELLULAR PHONE Use of a hand-held cellular
telephone to
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Exceptions: |
| When the driver uses a hands-free mobile telephone, which allows the user to communicate without the use of either hand. | |
| When the 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. | |
| When operating an authorized emergency vehicle in the performance of official duties. | |
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Penalty: |
| As of December 1, 2001 violators may be issued a ticket for a traffic infraction, resulting in a fine of up to $100. |
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Buckle up. |
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Keep your hands on the wheel. |
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Keep your eyes on the road. |
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Position your phone where it is easy to see. |
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Familiarize yourself with the phone's operation while the car is parked. |
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Use a hands-free microphone while driving. |
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Use the speed dial feature for frequently called numbers. |
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Safely pull over and dial manually. |
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Never take notes while driving. Pull off the road if you must read or write. |
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Use voice mail to pick up your calls if it is inconvenient or unsafe to answer the car phone. |
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(These tips for safe
cellular phone use were provided by the |
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
George E. Pataki, Governor
Raymond P. Martinez, Commissioner
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-- Revised: December 26, 2001
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