在紐約州同樣是非法的，而且更嚴。

 這都不知道，和無憂在美國呆了幾十年還不知道自己不能當總統一樣愚昧

In New York State, making a phone call while driving is legal only if it’s done hands-free. Since October 31, 2001, New York has enforced a strict handheld cellphone ban under Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1225-c, and this was expanded with the "Hands-Free Law" effective November 1, 2014. You cannot hold a cellphone or any portable electronic device (like a tablet or GPS) to make a call while driving. Instead, you must use hands-free options such as Bluetooth, speakerphone, or a mounted device that doesn’t require holding.

Key Rules:

• Hands-Free Only: The phone must be voice-activated or operable without manual interaction beyond a single touch to initiate or end the call (e.g., via a headset or car system).
• No Holding: Holding the phone to your ear or in your hand, even briefly, is illegal, whether you’re moving or stopped at a light.
• Exceptions:
  • Emergency calls to 911 or other emergency services are allowed with a handheld device.
  • Police, firefighters, and certain emergency personnel may use handheld devices in the line of duty.

Penalties:

• Fines:
  • First offense: $50–$150.
  • Second offense (within 18 months): $50–$200.
  • Third or subsequent offense (within 18 months): $50–$450.
  • Additional surcharges can push the total cost higher (e.g., up to $93 extra per violation).
• Points: A violation adds 5 points to your driving record, which can increase insurance rates or risk license suspension if you accumulate 11 points within 18 months.

New York’s law is stricter than many states, with no tolerance for handheld use even at stoplights or in traffic. So, to stay legal, go hands-free or don’t call at all while behind the wheel!