“Operation Hang Up” is in full force right now. If you hadn’t noticed, all major roads are flooded with State troopers looking to give out summons to cell phone users and texters. Last night I counted four units on the Clearview southbound alone. NJ is getting in on it too, with a ramped up police presence on the turnpike. On my way up to Albany this weekend, there were more speedtraps than I have ever seen on both 87 and 84.
This is all part of NY states four day assault on cell phone use, which I totally support. The program is concentrating on the thruway, where last year more than 8000 tickets were issued. The average fine for cell phone use is $160.
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