NJ Cracking Down On “Distracted Driving”
03-27-2019, 08:12 AM
#1
Club AutoUnion
Thread Starter
NJ Cracking Down On “Distracted Driving”
WARNING:
New Jersey's annual campaign targeting distracted driving particularly those texting behind the wheel - kicks off Monday with 207 police departments and law enforcement agencies receiving more than $1 million in grants for additional patrols to issue tickets. Washington Township Police will be participating in the event throughout April.
The three-week "U Text. U Drive. U Pay." campaign runs through April 21 and is timed to coincide with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
1ST Offense $200-$400 fine & mandatory court
2ND Offense $400-$600 fine & mandatory court
3RD Offense $600-$800 fine & possible loss of license
Tickets can be issued for:
•Using a cell phone or smartphone
•Eating and drinking
•Grooming
•Reading
•Using a navigation system
•Watching a video
New Jersey's annual campaign targeting distracted driving particularly those texting behind the wheel - kicks off Monday with 207 police departments and law enforcement agencies receiving more than $1 million in grants for additional patrols to issue tickets. Washington Township Police will be participating in the event throughout April.
The three-week "U Text. U Drive. U Pay." campaign runs through April 21 and is timed to coincide with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
1ST Offense $200-$400 fine & mandatory court
2ND Offense $400-$600 fine & mandatory court
3RD Offense $600-$800 fine & possible loss of license
Tickets can be issued for:
•Using a cell phone or smartphone
•Eating and drinking
•Grooming
•Reading
•Using a navigation system
•Watching a video
/rantover/
— John
03-27-2019, 09:13 AM
#2
AudiWorld Member
Using a navigation system
So if you are following google maps with your phone propped up on the dash in front of you, this is no good? If so, I don't see how its any worse than in dash nav.
So if you are following google maps with your phone propped up on the dash in front of you, this is no good? If so, I don't see how its any worse than in dash nav.
Last edited by Verybumpy; 03-27-2019 at 09:26 AM. Reason: spelling
03-27-2019, 09:29 AM
#4
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Ontario has recently updated theirs to the following:
- First conviction:
- a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
- a fine of up to $1,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
- three demerit points
- 3-day suspension
- Second conviction
- a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
- a fine of up to $2,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
- six demerit points
- 7-day suspension
- Third and any further conviction(s)
- a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
- a fine of up to $3,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
- six demerit points
- 30-day suspension
- use a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial – you can only touch a device to call 911 in an emergency
- use a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console
- view display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video
- program a GPS device, except by voice commands
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03-27-2019, 10:20 AM
#5
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I'd like to see something similar implemented in Texas. The cities around here would certainly appreciate a new potential revenue source.
03-27-2019, 10:46 AM
#6
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- An immediate seizure of the vehicle involved for 7 days
- Immediate drivers licence suspension for 7 days
- a fine between 2,000 and 10,000 dollars
- possible drivers licence suspension up to 2 years
- 7 demerit points
- Dramatic increase in insurance rates
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03-27-2019, 11:26 AM
#7
AudiWorld Super User
Naah.
What about a Stunt Driving offense where if you are caught doing 50 kph over (31 mph) over the limit, penalty can be:
- An immediate seizure of the vehicle involved for 7 days
- Immediate drivers licence suspension for 7 days
- a fine between 2,000 and 10,000 dollars
- possible drivers licence suspension up to 2 years
- 7 demerit points
- Dramatic increase in insurance rates
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03-27-2019, 11:28 AM
#8
AudiWorld Super User
Of course that doesn't cover CMP use of dash-mounted laptops.
Ontario has recently updated theirs to the following:
- First conviction:
- a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
- a fine of up to $1,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
- three demerit points
- 3-day suspension
- Second conviction
- a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
- a fine of up to $2,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
- six demerit points
- 7-day suspension
- Third and any further conviction(s)
- a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
- a fine of up to $3,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
- six demerit points
- 30-day suspension
- use a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial – you can only touch a device to call 911 in an emergency
- use a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console
- view display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video
- program a GPS device, except by voice commands
03-27-2019, 11:30 AM
#9
AudiWorld Super User
Well, pets on laps CAN be pulled over.
It's called distracted driving and the LEO's answer to the motorist is 'Tell it to the Judge. Have a nice day."
03-27-2019, 11:34 AM
#10
What about a Stunt Driving offense where if you are caught doing 50 kph over (31 mph) over the limit, penalty can be:
- An immediate seizure of the vehicle involved for 7 days
- Immediate drivers licence suspension for 7 days
- a fine between 2,000 and 10,000 dollars
- possible drivers licence suspension up to 2 years
- 7 demerit points
- Dramatic increase in insurance rates
It seems to me that the vast majority of accidents are due to the cell phone users -- I support that. Calling people doing 85 mph "stunt drivers" with 2 year offenses seems inappropriate, that's just my opinion.