Tickets for cell phone use while driving down nearly 90% on Staten Island in past decade, data shows
In 2022, the NYPD issued 625 cell phone tickets on Staten Island, down from 5,542 in 2013, according to records.
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In 2022, the NYPD issued 625 cell phone tickets on Staten Island, down from 5,542 in 2013, according to records.
'Avoiding distractions while driving is more than just common sense, it’s a responsible and critical step in protecting lives ...'
Many don’t realize the dangers of checking their phone 'while they’re zipping along the road.'
Gig-economy workers are four times as likely as other drivers to use smartphone apps regularly while driving, according to a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Parents are also nearly 50% more prone to routinely making video calls, checking weather reports and other types of smartphone-enabled...