Sunday, November 16, 2014

​​​Texting, talking on phone while biking would be illegal under new City Council bill

Councilman Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn) will sponsor the legislation, which would apply the same rules to cyclists that already apply to drivers. Tickets for texting or talking on the phone while biking will carry a $50 fine, which could rise to $200 for repeat violations.


Under a new City Council bill to be introduced this week, tickets for texting or talking on the phone while biking will carry a $50 fine — which could rise to $200 for repeat violations.​

Councilman Treyger phone numbers    District 718-373-9673     Legislative 212-788-7045


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