Through Efforts to Curb Distracted Driving, New York Could Impact Accidents and Insurance Costs
ALBANY, N.Y. - Through law enforcement actions such as “Operation Hang Up,” which dramatically increased tickets issued for texting while driving, New York is taking action to curb distracted driving which is a major contributor to the rising number of auto accident injury and vehicle damage insurance claims in the state, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). “The 840 percent increase in tickets issued over a five year period highlights that texting while driving is a widespread problem that will take a coordinated strategy combining education,