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NJ S1773

Requires driver's license examination to include questions on distracted driving; makes it a violation for motorists to talk or text on hand-held wireless devices while vehicle is temporarily stopped.


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Introduced
03/07/2016
In Committee
03/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the driver's license examination to include questions on distracted driving and makes it a violation for motorists to talk or text message with a hand-held wireless telephone or electronic communication device while temporarily stopped under certain circumstances. Specifically, this bill requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to expand the driver's license examination to include questions regarding distracted driving. In addition, under the provisions of this bill, it is a violation for a motorist to talk or text message on a hand-held wireless telephone or electronic communication device while temporarily stopped because of traffic, a traffic light, a stop sign, or otherwise. However, the bill provides that it is not a violation for a motorist to talk or text on a hand-held wireless telephone or electronic communication device when the vehicle has been pulled over to the side of or off of the road and has stopped in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary. It is the sponsor's intent that the provisions of this bill make New Jersey eligible for the federal distracted driving grant under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

AI Summary

This bill requires the driver's license examination to include questions on distracted driving and makes it a violation for motorists to talk or text message with a hand-held wireless telephone or electronic communication device while temporarily stopped due to traffic, a traffic light, or a stop sign. The bill aims to make New Jersey eligible for the federal distracted driving grant under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 03/07/2016)

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