State police going after drivers on cell phones next week

April

The state Thruway Authority and the State Police Troop T next week will step up enforcement of the state law’s prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving.

“Operation Hang Up” begins Tuesday and runs through Friday.

In 2008, Troop T patrols issued 5,403 tickets to Thruway drivers violating the cell-phone law.

State law prohibits the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while one is driving except to call 911 or to contact medical, fire or police personnel about an emergency.

Violators who are ticketed face a maximum fine of $100, along with a mandatory $60 surcharge.

This entry was posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009 at 9:22 am by Khurram Saeed.
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