24-hour cell phone crackdown nabs thousands of chatty New Yorkers

According to The Daily News, New Yorkers are using their cars for a lot more than driving.

Cops issued 7,432 tickets during this week's 24-hour crackdown on drivers caught yakking or texting on their cells while behind the wheel.

Getting caught with your hands on a cell instead of the wheel now costs $130, up from $120 just six months ago. Taxi drivers are held to an even higher standard. They can receive a $200 summons for using even a hands-free phone while driving.

The blitz marked a dramatic increase over the 580 phoning-while-driving tickets the NY.

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emily | 10:05 AM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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