New Jersey Law Part 2: New Regulations!

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.

New DMV Regulations That Can Affect Your Life!

          I recently had the opportunity to attend a NYS seminar concerning New York’s new DUI and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) legislation. Regulations concerning Alcohol and Drugged Driving Related Offenses change all the time and these cases tend to be some of the most emotionally-charged and stressful in the entire legal system. Therefore it is vital that you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible if you have been charged with one of these offenses.      

         At the conference, I was apprised that as of September 25, 2012, the DMV has begun enforcing new and even more stringent regulations concerning impaired driving.

            The NYS DMV website lists these new regulations as follows: