Establishes "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund."
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Overview
This bill establishes the "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund" in New Jersey. It amends existing law to increase fines for using hand-held cell phones or texting while driving, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses. The fund will be financed by these fines and used to support distracted driving enforcement efforts and public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. It also clarifies definitions related to distracted driving and hands-free devices.
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James Holzapfel
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