NJ Law Toughens Penalties for Texting, Talking
New Jersey is stiffening the penalties for motorists who use cellphones to talk or text.
A bill signed into law Thursday increases the fine to a minimum of $200 and a maximum of $400 for a first offense. A second offense carries a minimum fine of $400 and a maximum of $600, with a minimum of $600 and a maximum of $800 for third or subsequent offenses.
Judges can also suspend a driver’s license for 90 days for anyone convicted of third offenses and impose three motor vehicle points.
This article appeared in print on page 5 of edition of Hamodia.
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