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Hand-held cell phone use and texting while driving are in New York:
- A.Legal if traffic is light
- B.Illegal only for drivers under 21
- C.Illegal as primary offenses — an officer can stop you for that alone
- D.Allowed at red lights for texting
Correct answer
C. Illegal as primary offenses — an officer can stop you for that alone
Why
New York bans hand-held phone use and texting while driving, and police can ticket you for that violation alone. The ban exists because phone distraction impairs driving much like alcohol.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-099).