09/09/08 06:40 AM
Texting while driving banned by Legislature
WHITE PLAINS (AP) — Westchester County is banning text messaging while driving.
The county Legislature voted 17-0 on Monday to prohibit texting by motorists.
Legislator Bill Burton said the bill would especially benefit younger, less-experienced drivers, who are more likely to use text messaging.
County Executive Andrew Spano’s office said he will sign the bill, which will go into effect six months later.
Suffolk County has passed a similar measure, and New York City has a bill pending. The states of Alaska, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington also have banned texting while driving.
