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New York

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Tue May 20, 2014, 11:06 AM May 2014

NYPD launches crackdown on speeding, releases results of texting sting

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A number of New Yorkers were issued summonses by NYPD officers during a two-day crackdown on distracted driving last week.

Officers issued a total of 5,258 summonses during the initiative.

Nearly 3,000 of tickets were for using a cell phone while driving, while another 1,000 were given for text messaging behind the wheel.

An additional 1,200 were issued for failing to yield to pedestrians.

http://7online.com/news/nypd-launches-crackdown-on-speeding-releases-results-of-texting-sting/69054/