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9/29/05-Acting Gov. Richard Codey is calling for lawmakers to permit police to pull over drivers solely for violating the statewide ban on handheld cell phone use.
Currently, drivers can only be cited for using a handheld device when being stopped for another offense, such as speeding.
Existing New Jersey law fines drivers between $100 and $250 for using their cell phones while driving. The rule limits drivers to the use of “hands-free” devices, but still allows drivers to dial, answer and turn on their cell phones.
Currently, drivers can only be cited for using a handheld device when being stopped for another offense, such as speeding.
Existing New Jersey law fines drivers between $100 and $250 for using their cell phones while driving. The rule limits drivers to the use of “hands-free” devices, but still allows drivers to dial, answer and turn on their cell phones.