A state senator wants to institute a three strikes law for drivers caught talking or texting on their cell phones. State Sen. Richard Codey (D-Essex) introduced a bill earlier this month that would suspend the licenses of three-time offenders of the state’s ban on driving while talking or texting on a handheld device. A parallel bill was proposed in the lower house on Monday by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union).
The bill would keep the current fine of $100 in place for the first offense, but increase it to $250 the second time and $500 the third time, in addition to the suspension. Full story in Star Ledger.
I was rear ended by a young woman who was texting. I doubt that the accident convinced her that it was dangerous. I say it’s a good law. Suspending their license will discourage abuse of the law.
As long as the Police officers and state workers can do all the talking they want there is no harm. I hope Christie doesn’t let this communism go through, otherwise bicycle ryding is going to become very popular in Lakewood.
what a stupid law!
time to vote out these poloticians
tell the to bud out of our lives.
Just a friendly reminder.
Driving is a “privilege” not a “right.” With this privilege comes laws that every driver must abide by. Everyone who obtains a valid driver’s license knows this to be true.
New Jersey has the worst driving record in the entire U.S.A. You can’t blame the government for trying to bump NJ off the top of the list by adding more laws, and heftier penalties.
From a religious point of view concerning higher authority doing things believed to be illegal. If you were to witness a fellow frum Jew breaking shabbos, does that entitle you to do the same? No. Who you are as a person, and the merits you hold should not be contingent upon another person’s doings.
Stupid law? Bud out of our lives? In case #3 doesn’t realize it, it endangers other people’s lives.
good law , hope it goes thru
Suspend? For how long? Might be a good idea.
How about suspending legislators for wasting time or proposing bad laws?
if that’s the case then more than half of lakewood would be walking. 9 out of 10 cars on the road in just lakewood alone break the law on a daily basis, countless times i have almost been rear ended because of someone talking on the phone or texting. as soon as some people pull out of their driveways they’re on the phone, just what is SO important that you feel the need to get on the phone as soon as your behind the wheel? GET OFF THE PHONE AND PAY ATTENTION!
How about if they are talking on the phone in Spanish
what does it make a difference whatt language ur speaking? as along as ur on the phone it i s extremely dangerous for u and for others!
Its a danger to both drivers and pedestrians. But when I see a police car with the cops on their cell phones I feel like it is the height of chutpah.
You couldnt have said it better! While I am opposed to the government having too much control, driving is a privledge, not a right. When you turn the key of that vehicle, you are in command of a potentionally deadly weapon. You make the choice to drive responsibly, or recklous. You can choose to endanger yourself, but you have no right to endanger another and the laws of the road need to be enforced. It’s the choices people make such as continuing to drive while using mobile devices that cause the need for more laws in attempt to keep the public save.
I’m for it , how about those who drive and don’t have a licence, many here in lakewood.