The New York State Police are conducting a second Operation Hang Up enhanced enforcement campaign.
The campaign targets motorists that use their cell phone and other electronic devices while driving.
The first Operation Hang Up campaign took place over the 2011 Thanksgiving Holiday. State Police ticketed more than 800 drivers during that time period.
This latest enforcement campaign begins today (Monday, April 23, 2012) and continues through Sunday (April 29, 2012).
In 2011, the state Department of Motor Vehicles increased penalties for using cell phones while driving. Violations are now subject to two ‘points’ on a driver's license. Those points can increase a driver’s insurance rates, much like a speeding ticket or auto accident.”
With increased penalties and stepped-up enforcement, motorists who receive a ticket for using a cell phone should consider consulting an attorney to discuss their legal rights before pleading guilty.
