WCDO Radio News

New texting laws take effect today for drivers with commercial licenses, which bands them from using their phones even at traffic stops. The legislation was passed earlier this year, Governor Cuomo signed it in July, the law increases the penalty from 3 to 5 points on a license for texting. The new law also adds texting while driving to the infractions for probationary and junior licenses that can lead to a 60-day suspension.