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RITCHIE JOINS GOV. CUOMO TO STOP 'TXTG N DRVNG'

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Monday, July 18th, 2011

Senator Patty Ritchie looks on as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs New York's new, tougher law against texting-and-driving in Watertown

State Sen. Patty Ritchie (R,C-Heuvelton) joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he visited Northern New York to sign a new, tougher law to stop texting while driving.

The new law, which passed the Legislature unanimously and takes effect immediately, includes fines up to $150 and up to three violation points. The Governor signed the bill during a stop in Watertown Thursday.