New York S05074 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow field testing of mobile telephones and portable electronic devices after a motor vehicle.

New York S05074 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow field testing of mobile telephones and portable electronic devices after a motor vehicle accident or collision. The bill allows police departments to participate in such field testing. It mandates that any person involved in an accident or collision who possesses a mobile telephone or portable electronic device must surrender it for field testing upon request by a police officer. Refusal to surrender the device for testing results in immediate suspension and subsequent revocation of the person's license or permit to drive.

New York S05074 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow field testing of mobile telephones and portable electronic devices after a motor vehicle.

New York S05074 amends the vehicle and traffic law to allow field testing of mobile telephones and portable electronic devices after a motor vehicle accident or collision. The bill allows police departments to participate in such field testing. It mandates that any person involved in an accident or collision who possesses a mobile telephone or portable electronic device must surrender it for field testing upon request by a police officer. Refusal to surrender the device for testing results in immediate suspension and subsequent revocation of the person's license or permit to drive.