More Than 9,000 Ticketed For Using Cell Phones While Driving
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The New York City Police Department issued more than 9,000 tickets yesterday to drivers caught using their cell phones while on the road.
The 24-hour citywide crackdown began at midnight yesterday.
It served as a reminder to New Yorkers that using a hand held cell phone while driving is illegal in the state. Drivers who were ticketed face a $120 fine.
Police say they normally issue around 500 tickets for cell phone use per day.
The National Safety Council says accidents caused by cell phone use while driving is blamed for nearly 2,600 deaths a year.