Can drivers use hands-free telephone in New York State?
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No, except for emergency calls.
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No, using a hands-free mobile telephone is a traffic violation.
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Yes, if drivers use their hands only to begin and end the call.
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Yes, at any time.
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Explanation
In New York, drivers may use hands-free telephones while driving as long as they do not hold cell phones in their hands. Speaking into or listening to a hand-held mobile telephone while driving is considered a traffic infraction.
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