7/7/08-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would prohibit large trucks from using smaller highways in the state.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S878 would ban all trucks from any road other than interstate highways, the New Jersey Turnpike or the Atlantic City Expressway.
The bill would permit truckers to exit affected highways to eat, rest or seek truck repairs.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
An identical effort – A1757 – is in the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.