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New York State Bans Texting While Driving

New York lawmakers passed a bill that prohibits all drivers from using portable electronic devices.
The law prohibits all drivers from using portable electronic devices, such as cell phones and smart phones, to send text messages or e-mails while driving. The penalty for a violation of this law shall be a fine of up to $150. It is a secondary law, which means in order for a person to be ticketed for the offense, the driver must have committed a primary enforcement offense such as speeding, disobeying a traffic signal or other violation. This law, when it takes effect, will replace laws passed by other jurisdictions in NYS. This law takes effect on November 1, 2009.
 
For more information please visit the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety website at http://www.safeny.com/phon-ndx.htm.
 

Traffic Safety Board

The next Broome County Traffic Safety Board Meeting will be held:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
4 p.m. at the Broome County Health Department
Conference Room A 

Child Passenger Safety

NEW YORK STATE'S "NEW" CHILD RESTRAINT LAW
Child Passenger Restraints Are Not An Option, They Are The Law! 

All children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle, until they reach their 8th birthday. An appropriate child restraint system is one that meets the child's size and weight recommended by the manufacturer. The safety belt in your vehicle is not designed for children. A booster seat raises your child up so that the safety belt fits your child correctly and provides better protection. 

For more information, please visit the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety website at http://www.safeny.com/sesa-ndx.htm.

Broome County Child Passenger Safety Program

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Fitting Station provides free child safety seat inspections for families and caregivers as well as provides education and guidance on child passenger safety. Families who qualify for the low income distribution program may also be eligible to receive a free child safety seat.

Eligibility Requirements for a Free Car Seat
  • Must provide a WIC ID, DSS ID or a referral letter from an organization stating you receive public assistance.
  • Must provide a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be the parent or legal guardian of the child receiving the seat.
  • Must arrive with the vehicle that the seat will remain in.
  • Child receiving seat must be present at the time of the appointment.
  • Must have the vehicle owner’s manual.

Expectant parents should call at least one month prior to due date to set up car seat appointment. Without sufficient notice, we can not guarantee that you will receive your car seat before your baby arrives.

       Child Safety Seat Fitting Station Schedule
2010 Dates                         Times                                   
January 7                 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.       
January 21               1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.       
February 10              9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.       
February 23              1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 10                  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
March 23                  1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
April 15                    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 27                    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 12                     9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 25                     1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
June 9                      9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
June 22                    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
   By Appointment Only!
   Please call the Broome County Health
   Department at 607.778.2807 to schedule
   your car seat appointment.  Dates and
   times are subject to change. 
 
Location of Fitting Station:
Broome County Sheriff’s Office
155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton
Behind Broome Community College, near jail
(look for green building, garage area) 
 
Child Passenger Safety Seat Brochure 
 

Upcoming Events

2010 “Save Your Friend's Life Over the Airwaves” Contest
 
The New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards will be conducting the sixth annual statewide public service announcement (PSA) “Save Your Friend’s Life Over the Airwaves” contest.  The contest is conducted to increase teen awareness of the leading risk factors associated with motor vehicle crashes and injuries and identify radio/video messages to encourage their peers to travel safely. 
 
High school students/student groups can enter the contest by submitting an entry form, signed release form and a 30 second PSA (radio or video format) addressing one or more of the following risk factors: drowsy driving, speeding, safety belt use, impaired driving and distracted driving.  One or more winners will be selected for each topic area.  Each winner will receive a monetary award, state and local recognition. The winning PSA will be aired on radio stations and used in community-based teen driving safety campaigns to promote teen driving safety throughout the state.  All entries must be postmarked by March 17, 2010.    

All contest details can be found on the following pdf documents.  Be sure to follow all contest rules and guidelines! 

2010 Save Your Friend's Life Over the Airwaves Flyer
2010 Save Your Friend's Life Over the Airwaves Teen Driving Facts
2010 Save Your Friend's Life Over the Airwaves Entry Form

 

 

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Christine Muss
Traffic Safety Program Coordinator
Broome County Health Department
225 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607.778.2807
Fax: 607.778.3998
Email:

Craig Whitten
Highway Safety Representative
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
6 Empire State Plaza
Room 414, Albany, NY 12228
Phone: 518-486-6718
Fax: 518.473.6946
Email:
www.safeny.org

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