NYPD cracks down on drivers’ cell phone use
The New York City Police Department today announced the results of a safety initiative conducted citywide last week which focused on addressing cell phone use while driving and failing to yield to pedestrians. Officers issued a total of 5,258 summonses during the initiative. The initiative is a part of the NYPD’s effort to reduce traffic collisions and conditions that cause death and injury to pedestrians.
The initiative was conducted on two separate days: Tuesday, May 13 and Friday, May 16, for the entire 24 hour period of each day.