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This resolution urges New Jersey restaurants that offer mobile ordering to implement safety features, specifically pop-up warnings, to discourage customers from placing food or drink orders while driving. The resolution is motivated by the significant risks of distracted driving, which is among the top five causes of motor vehicle fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), cell phone use while driving creates substantial potential for death and injury, with 3,142 people killed in distracted driving accidents in 2020. A local study from Rowan University found that 20-25% of drivers on certain New Jersey roads were distracted, primarily by cell phone use, and driver inattention contributed to 42 of 80 interstate highway fatalities in the state during 2021. By encouraging restaurants to add safety warnings during the mobile ordering process, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and promote safer driving habits. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association, further emphasizing the importance of this safety initiative.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SR39