No, New York has no law banning cursing while driving. This appears to be a myth, often confused with a Rockville, Maryland, ordinance prohibiting swearing from a vehicle if audible to others, which carries misdemeanor penalties up to $100 fine or 90 days jail.​
New York Driving Laws
New York focuses on distracted driving via Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-c, banning handheld phone use or texting, with fines from $50-$450 and license suspensions for repeat offenses, especially for drivers under 21. Zero Tolerance laws target underage drivers with any detectable alcohol (BAC 0.02%-0.07%), imposing six-month suspensions but no criminal charges unless escalated.​
Myth Origins
Such tales stem from outdated or local quirks amplified online, like Maryland’s rule, but New York’s statutes emphasize safety tech violations over speech. No verified state code mentions profanity behind the wheel.​
SOURCES
[1](https://www.criminaljustice.com/10-totally-bizarre-driving-laws-in-the-us/)
[2](https://www.dupeelaw.com/new-york-criminal-law-articles/new-york-zero-tolerance-law/)
[3](https://www.msllegal.com/blog/texting-and-driving-laws-in-new-york/)
[4](https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-announce-crackdown-distracted-driving)
[5](https://porterprotects.com/an-overview-of-new-york-state-traffic-laws/)
