Put your thumbs back on the wheel. At least if Chuck “if there’s a TV camera I’m in front of it” Schumer has his way.
The New York Senator/media hog is one of several senators who are proposing national legislation to ban texting while driving. It’s already illegal in 14 states, and it could soon be banned in several others, including New York. But leave it to our legislature to screw it up.
If the governor signs the bill they passed, it will be illegal to send text messages while driving. You can get a ticket for it. BUT THE COPS CAN’T PULL YOU OVER. Confused? Obviously so are our state lawmakers. Here’s the deal. Their bill calls for “secondary enforcement” of texting. That means even if the cops see you texting while driving, they can only give you a ticket if they pull you over for something else. Like say you’re so distracted you’ve run over six people. Then they could stop you.
I know what you’re thinking. Won’t that be hard to enforce? If they really thought it was dangerous and should be banned, shouldn’t they let police stop you if they see you doing it? Don’t forget, this is the New York State Legislature. LMFAO.
The New York Senator/media hog is one of several senators who are proposing national legislation to ban texting while driving. It’s already illegal in 14 states, and it could soon be banned in several others, including New York. But leave it to our legislature to screw it up.
If the governor signs the bill they passed, it will be illegal to send text messages while driving. You can get a ticket for it. BUT THE COPS CAN’T PULL YOU OVER. Confused? Obviously so are our state lawmakers. Here’s the deal. Their bill calls for “secondary enforcement” of texting. That means even if the cops see you texting while driving, they can only give you a ticket if they pull you over for something else. Like say you’re so distracted you’ve run over six people. Then they could stop you.
I know what you’re thinking. Won’t that be hard to enforce? If they really thought it was dangerous and should be banned, shouldn’t they let police stop you if they see you doing it? Don’t forget, this is the New York State Legislature. LMFAO.
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