1/18/08-Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill into law Jan. 13 that reduces the severity of license suspensions for certain people.
The new law, previously S2332, allows judges to work out payment plans for motor vehicle fines and fees for drivers who can show they meet certain financial hardship criteria. It also waives up to $200 of any non-DUI fine owed by such individuals and replace it with community service.
The new law takes effect July 1.

1/10/08-The Assembly unanimously approved a bill that would reduce the severity of license suspensions for certain people.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S2332 now moves to Gov. Jon Corzine’s desk. The Senate previously approved it.
The bill would allow judges to work out payment plans for motor vehicle fines and fees for drivers who can show they meet certain financial hardship criteria. It also would waive up to $200 of any non-DUI fine owed by such individuals and replace it with community service.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

7/25/07-The Senate has approved a bill that would reduce the severity of license suspensions for certain people. The bill has moved to the Assembly.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S2332 would allow judges to work out payment plans for motor vehicle fines and fees for drivers who can show they meet certain financial hardship criteria. It also would waive up to $200 of any non-DUI fine owed by such individuals and replace it with community service.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

Click here to read the 2006 legislative updates for S2332.