Warning New Jersey Drivers

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 2:18pm

(TRENTON) New Jerseys new law banning the use of hand-held cell
phones while driving takes effect in 7 days, and state officials today are reminding motorists of the upcoming deadline and the dangers posed by distractions in their vehicles.
On July 1, 2004, drivers will be required to use a hands free device while using their wireless phones. The new law is considered a secondary offense, meaning drivers can
only be ticketed if stopped by law enforcement for another violation. The penalty is a fine ranging from $100 to $250.
Whether its supporting fewer distractions for drivers or providing customers with a secure document like a digital driver license, the safety and security of our customers is MVCs top priority. Drivers may use a hand-held wireless phone in emergencies, such as to report a fire, traffic accident, or unsafe driver, or if they have reason to fear for their safety.
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety urges motorists to beware of distractions when behind the wheel. Common distractions that can cause crashes include talking on a cellular phone, tuning a radio or CD player, applying makeup, eating or drinking, and tending to children or pets.
Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention. The
message to motorists is simple: Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Avoid distractions to arrive alive.
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety, in cooperation with Governor James E. McGreevey's Task Force on Driver Distraction and Highway Safety, will undertake a public awareness campaign this summer to educate New Jersey motorists about the new law and driver distraction in general. The best advice that we can give to drivers is to limit distractions as much as possible: Set your radio and temperature controls before setting out, pull over to eat or drink, and do not talk on a cellular phone
while driving.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 2:20pm

It was only a matter of time. We've been living with this in NY for quite some time now. Not that anyone pays attention to it, other than cell phone accessory sales people.

[Michelleruth2]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 3:46pm

New Jersey is a crazy state! You can't make a left-hand turn there!

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 4:12pm

Thanks Pinochio! (McGreevey's pet name)

Tis true! Do you know how many visitors have driven right into the Atlantic Ocean due to endless right turns? To make things worse, once they get to England, they're told there's no U-Turns until after 7pm, making rush hour a bloddy mess.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 4:14pm

Phantom under saran wrap?

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 4:20pm

You bet! It preseves him for when I need to take him out of the frig. for late night horror snacks!

[judy_in_disguise]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 9:50pm

you can't make a left turn in NJ?
Why don't they just teach people how to do it?!

[Broadwaylady]

Posted: 6/24/04 at 10:45pm

They are joshing. Yes, you can make a left hand turn in NJ. ha ha I am glad they made that rule. I can't count the number of times people have almost plowed into me because they were distracted using their cell phone and not paying attention to the road.