Bills are expected shortly in both chambers of N.Y. legislature t...
Bills are expected shortly in both chambers of N.Y. legislature that would impose statewide ban on use of handheld mobile phones by drivers of moving vehicles. State Rep. Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn) and state Sen. Michael Balboni (R-Nassau County), said…
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they were drafting legislation for their respective chambers and planned to introduce parallel bills soon. They said their measures would supersede all local ordinances, such as one adopted late last year in Suffolk County and under consideration in New York City and 5 other counties. Draft statewide measure would impose $150 fine per violation. Drivers would be allowed to use hands-free phones. Two lawmakers said they expected majority- party support for mobile phone restriction in both chambers. Gov. George Pataki said Mon. he would be willing to consider car-phone curbs. In related matter, Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef vetoed county ordinance that would have included 10-day jail sentence among penalties for drivers caught using handheld mobile phones. He said Mon. that jail term was excessive punishment and called on state legislature to take lead on issue.