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New York (state) travel safety advice


New York (state) travel safety advice

  • Dialing 911 on any phone, wireless or landline, is free and will connect you with local police, fire, and ambulance services.
  • In New York State it is illegal to use your cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle, unless it is a hands-free phone. Violators should expect hefty fines, although enforcement varies widely across the state. Texting while driving is also prohibited, but it is a secondary offense (meaning you can only be charged with it if you're pulled over for some other reason).
  • Deer are very common in New York and pose a threat to motorists, more so at night. Reduce your speed in suburban and rural neighborhoods at night to reduce the chance of an accident.
  • Don't approach wild animals, especially ones that are acting unusually friendly or confused. Rabies outbreaks in animals do occasionally occur. If bitten, especially by a racoon, bat, skunk, fox or dog, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Upstate New York contains a few species of poisonous snakes, such as the Copperhead, the Eastern Massasauga and the Timber Rattlesnake. Although it is uncommon to encounter these snakes, seek medical attention if bitten immediately.
  • Also beware of the Black Widow spider, and seek medical attention if bitten.

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