Bill > A3036

This bill establishes the Swift Access For Emergency Response Actions Preservation Program (SAFER APP), which authorizes the Attorney General to order turn-by-turn navigation systems to reroute vehicular traffic under specific emergency traffic conditions. The bill defines an "emergency traffic condition" as a situation where navigation apps are causing significant traffic diversion onto roads not designed to handle high volumes, leading to delays in emergency response times or increased accidents. Municipalities can initiate the process by adopting a resolution requesting an investigation, which the Commissioner of Transportation will review based on criteria like traffic volume, accident frequency, and emergency response times. If the Attorney General determines an emergency traffic condition exists, they can direct navigation system providers to reroute traffic, with directives lasting up to 12 months and subject to annual review. Navigation system providers who fail to comply with these directives can be fined up to $1,000 per day initially, escalating to $5,000 per day thereafter. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit two reports: an initial 90-day report analyzing the legal and practical implications of the new authority, and a three-year report evaluating the program's implementation and effectiveness. The legislation aims to balance public safety concerns with minimal disruption to traffic flow and commerce, ensuring that rerouting measures are targeted, temporary, and consistently reviewed.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3036