12/5/06-The Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would reduce the severity of license suspensions for certain people.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S2328 would lower the mandatory suspension of driving without liability insurance from one year to two to 12 months. It also would allow the court to take into consideration whether the owner acquired liability insurance coverage prior to conviction.
The bill now heads to the full Senate. If approved, it would move to the Assembly for further consideration.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.