A New York state bill could make texting and driving as bad as drinking and driving.
State Senate Bill S6325A—also known as “Evan’s Law”—was submitted on Jan. 6.
Introduced by Senator Terrence Murphy, the bill proposes that using one’s phone while driving should be treated the same as drinking and driving. Should it pass, New York law enforcement would be allowed to scan an individual’s mobile phone or portable device on the spot.
Refusal to submit one's phone for testing would be treated as if one refused to take a breathalyzer.
