Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state to drivers: "ST&D."

That texting abbreviation for "stop texting and drive" became law Tuesday when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that will allow police to stop and ticket drivers they see texting on the road, even when that's the only apparent violation.

Previously, police could only cite a driver for the traffic violation of distracted driving if they were stopped primarily for another offense, such as speeding.

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