Extends to 90 days statute of limitations for unlawful use of cell phone while driving; increases penalties for texting while driving.
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Overview
This bill changes New Jersey’s laws regarding cell phone use while driving. It extends the statute of limitations for unlawful cell phone use from 30 days to 90 days. It also increases penalties for texting while driving, raising fines for subsequent offenses and imposing a two-year license suspension for causing an accident resulting from texting while driving.
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James Holzapfel
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