New 2-Point Cell Phone Law Boost Sales of Hands Free Devices
No NY cell phone ticket with a hands-free device
It has been two weeks since New York began imposing two points for violation of its cell phone law and it seems that people have gotten the message.
Verizon reports sales of its hands-free devices has jumped since the enactment of the new 2-point NY cell phone law. Cell phone companies in Washington and California saw similar boosts in sales when they enacted their cell phone laws.
“Not huge numbers but Bluetooth sales have definitely increased,” John O’Malley, Verizon spokesman said. “I think what people thought was a fine is bad enough. But now having two points on my license is even worse. So now they’re making sure that they have and more importantly that they use some kind of a hands-free device.”
Beat your NY cell phone ticket with a hands-free device
Some drivers will skip the headsets or Bluetooth and simply put the phone on speaker. This allows them to talk and drive and avoid a NY cell phone ticket. Others will invest in all sorts of hands-free devices to enable them to drive with their cell phone.
If a person is ticketed for a NY cell phone law violation, they receive two points. Accumulating six points results is a $300 fine. Eleven points and your license may be suspended. Read more.
New York’s cell phone law prohibits only hand-held cell phones.
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