Hand-held phones: up to $200 and 5 points
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What is the top fine for a first offense of talking on a hand-held phone while driving?
The rule
Talking or listening on a hand-held phone while driving is a traffic infraction; a first offense can bring a fine up to $200 and five points. You may hold the phone only to start or end a call, and a hands-free phone may be used at any time.
Talking or listening on a hand-held phone while driving is a traffic infraction: up to $200 and five points for a first offense. You may hold it only to start or end a call.
From the New York State Driver's Manual, page 52. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
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