Look at the cop in his cop car driving. Now look at what he is holding... A cell phone...

NYC Cop Driving & Talking on Cell Phone

New York State has a Cell Phone Law that says:

What is the law on cell phone use while you operate a vehicle in NYS?

New York State has passed a law that does not allow you to use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive. If you use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive, except to call 911 or to contact medical, fire or police personnel about an emergency, you can receive a traffic ticket and pay a maximum fine of $100 and mandatory surcharges of $50.

This violation is not a probationary license violation, and the DMV does not assign any driver violation points.

For complete information on this traffic safety issue and a copy of the law, see Car Cell Phones at the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee web site.

So I guess he was on the phone with a fellow police officer talking about an emergency. I'll assume that.

In any event, I am a strong believer by teach by example. I just expect a NYPD cop to use a headset of some sort when chatting on his cell, even if its an emergency. I also get annoyed when I see cops turn without using a signal - no excuse for that, imo.

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