New York Drivers Getting Texting Zones for Safer Texting on Highways
In 2011, 23% of auto accidents were caused by distracted texters. That’s 1.3 million crashes. To combat the dangers of texting while driving, the state of New York is adding new infrastructure, or Texting Zones. Nearly 300 designated texting areas will be clearly marked for drivers who need to do some quick texting in a safe location.
At the press conference, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the state’s combined efforts to deter dangerous texters:
In addition to tougher penalties, new detection methods for State Police and ongoing public outreach efforts, we are now launching special Texting Zones to allow motorists to pull over and use their phones.
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