Queens Car Crash Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez Explains How NY VTL § 1225-c Affects Cell Phone Use and Crash Claims

JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY – November 10, 2026 – Drivers in Queens who use handheld phones while their vehicles are in motion may face fines, points on their driving records, and civil liability if the distraction contributes to a collision. Queens car crash attorney Keetick L. Sanchez of K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. (https://accidentlawyer-queens.com/vtl-1225c-handheld-device/) has published guidance explaining what New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-c prohibits, the penalties for violations, and how evidence of unlawful phone use can influence fault in a crash claim. According to Queens car crash attorney Keetick L. Sanchez, VTL § 1225-c makes it illegal for a driver to hold a mobile phone to or near the ear to make or take a call while the vehicle is in motion, though the law permits hands-free calling and contains limited emergency-use exceptions.

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