Cape May County will Participate in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
August 27, 2015
The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety has announced grants of nearly one million dollars to assist law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” 2015 Campaign. More than 400 agencies are expected to participate and include, Lower Township, Middle Township, Wildwood and North Wildwood Police Departments in […]
Continue ReadingMandatory Jail for Driving on a DWI Suspension in NJ
February 12, 2015
State v. Harris, a recent New Jersey Appellate Division case decided on February 4, 2015 determined that a defendant who drives after being convicted or pleading guilty to multiple DWIs will not be allowed to serve their jail sentence under house arrest, county supplemental labor program or in a rehab. The law is now clear […]
Continue ReadingPenalties Doubled For Texting And Talking While Driving
June 28, 2013
On Thursday, June 27, 2013 a new law was signed into effect by Gov. Christie increasing the penalties for texting or talking while driving in New Jersey. The legislation which will take effect in 13 months now increases the penalty for a first time offender from the present $100.00 fine to a minimum of $200.00 […]
Continue ReadingNJ Legislature proposes increased penalties for talking and texting while driving
March 22, 2013
Most people use hands-free devices but there is still a significant number of individuals who continue to text and talk while driving. Statistics have shown that the reaction time of these motorists is worse than those who drank alcohol at the legal limit and often causes a deadly hazard. This continued behavior has resulted in […]
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