First Anniversary of New York's Cell Phone Ban

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Published November 1, 2002 at 9:01 AM EST

By Alessandra Messore

New York – November 1st marks the one year anniversary of a law that bans motorists from using a hand held cellular device while driving.

A spokesman for New York State police, Troop D, says officers have seen a marked decline in drivers on cell phones.

The New York State police say at least 16,000 motorists have been ticketed for cell phone violations.

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