Suffolk County lawmakers move to nix texting while driving 051608

Suffolk County lawmakers move to nix texting while driving

Associated Press

Friday, May 16, 192008

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - Lawmakers in Long Island's Suffolk County want to join some state governments that are sending motorists a message: Stop texting while driving.

The county Legislature passed a measure Tuesday that would bar drivers from tapping out text messages while behind the wheel, unless they used voice-recognition technology. Violators could be fined $150.

County Executive Steve Levy has 30 days to approve or veto the proposal.

New Jersey and Washington State have banned text-messaging while driving. The National Conference of State Legislatures says lawmakers in at least 23 other states are considering doing so. New York State already bans drivers from using hand-held cell phones, except to call authorities in emergencies.

From the Friday, May 16, 192008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle

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