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12/12/05-The Assembly Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday, Dec. 8, that would outlaw various driving distractions.
In addition to permitting police to pull over drivers solely for violating the hand-held cell phone rule, it would prohibit any other action that distracts from driving.
Those distractions are not listed in the bill – A4461 – but are presumed to include actions such as eating, smoking, reading or applying cosmetics.
Assemblyman John Wisniewski, D-Middlesex, said while no list was included, it would give police flexibility in determining distractions.
Violators engaging in distracting activity would face at least a $100 fine.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
In addition to permitting police to pull over drivers solely for violating the hand-held cell phone rule, it would prohibit any other action that distracts from driving.
Those distractions are not listed in the bill – A4461 – but are presumed to include actions such as eating, smoking, reading or applying cosmetics.
Assemblyman John Wisniewski, D-Middlesex, said while no list was included, it would give police flexibility in determining distractions.
Violators engaging in distracting activity would face at least a $100 fine.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.