Cell Phone Ticket Blitz Today

The Daily News reports that starting at midnight tonight (March 11, 2009), NYPD officers will be on the prowl for motorists failing to use a hands-free device for their cell phones. The blitz will last 24 hours and extra officers will be assigned cell phone enforcement duty.

In 2008, almost 200,000 cell phone tickets were issued. They carry 0 points but cost about $120 and a conviction to such an offense may result in your auto insurance rates being increased.