# New York State wide ban on texting while driving

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [November 2, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-york-state-wide-ban-on-texting-while-driving/248054 "2009-11-02T21:07:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 3, 2009, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-york-state-wide-ban-on-texting-while-driving/248054/31 "2009-11-03T08:51:54Z")

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> [@why do people on cell phones yell?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-do-people-on-cell-phones-yell/25232/55):
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> It’s about it being illegal now, so you can continue texting and enjoy your $150-$200 dollar ticket.

Nope. Unlike half the idiot drivers in this country, I drive the same as I do when I’m not texting as I do when I am. Meaning, I go the speed limit, I stay in my lane, etc.

They won’t be able to pull me over and give me the ticket since I won’t be breaking any other laws. My last ticket was for no front plate.

> [@Jesus Debate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jesus-debate/25247/51):
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> The point \> You

I think YOU are missing the point bro. ANYTHING can be a distraction, not just texting. This is just a way to make money.

If you’re going to ban texting, you might as well ban listening to the radio as well (as KKK said). It’s all a distraction.

And again…it’s driver education and driver experience…NOT texting, radio, eating, etc.

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