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Thousands Of Tickets Issued In State Distracted-Driving Detail

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police issued more than 17,000 tickets in Westchester County and throughout the state during a distracted-driving enforcement campaign from April 10 through April 15, according to officials. 

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During the campaign, State Police targeted drivers using handheld devices when behind the wheel, police said.

Troopers also were on the look-out for distracted or impaired drivers, those not properly buckled up or violating the “Move Over Law,” police said. 

Statewide, a total of 2,752 tickets were issued for cell-phone use or texting as well as 5,557 for speeding and 187 for driving while intoxicated, police said. 

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