On Thursday, June 27, 2013, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a piece of legislation that will increase fines for texting or calling on your cell phone while driving. The legislation, called S-69, states that any use of a cell phone without a hands-free device will earn drivers a minimum fine of $200-400 fine for the first offense. This represents a significant increase from the prior fine amount, which was only $100. Those who incur a second offense will pay a fine of $400-600 and a fine of $600-800 for a third offense.
Not only will chatterbox motorists be faced with large fines as a result of S-69, but offending drivers will experience some serious consequences. For example, the legislation allows a judge to suspend the license of a driver for ninety (90) days. These drivers will also incur a penalty of three motor vehicle points on their record.
Click the link below to learn more about the consequences of the new regulations in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, there are no conditional licenses for work, school, or even medical reasons. If you are suspended, you cannot drive at all and face serious consequences (including jail time) if you are caught driving without a license.
Governor Christie announced that half of all the fines collected will be sent to the Motor Vehicle Commission to fund an educational program on the dangers of using a mobile device while driving. If you don't want to end up in summer school, better put down that phone and get your hands back on the wheel!
If you or a loved one has received a summons or other penalty as a result of these new regulations, please feel free to call the office at 718-317-5007 to discuss your options.
You may also be interested in part one of this series.
- Kevin McKernan
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