Establishes optional pilot programs for Westchester County, allowing local police departments to use electronic scanning devices to determine if.

The bill establishes optional pilot programs for Westchester County, allowing local police departments to use electronic scanning devices to determine if vehicle operators were using mobile phones or portable electronic devices near the time of an accident or collision. The devices can only scan log records activated by typing or swiping actions on the devices in the prior sixty minutes. The results of such testing can constitute evidence of any violation. The pilot program is optional, and participation guidelines are established by the commissioner.

Establishes optional pilot programs for Westchester County, allowing local police departments to use electronic scanning devices to determine if.

The bill establishes optional pilot programs for Westchester County, allowing local police departments to use electronic scanning devices to determine if vehicle operators were using mobile phones or portable electronic devices near the time of an accident or collision. The devices can only scan log records activated by typing or swiping actions on the devices in the prior sixty minutes. The results of such testing can constitute evidence of any violation. The pilot program is optional, and participation guidelines are established by the commissioner.