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NJ A1806
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Carter
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AI Summary
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Reduces the look-back period for prior handheld wireless telephone/electronic device violations from 10 years to 3 years when determining whether an offense is treated as a first, second, or third violation for sentencing purposes
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Allows first-time offenders to have the violation removed from their motor vehicle record if they satisfactorily complete an approved defensive driving course
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Maintains existing fine structure: $200-$400 for first offense, $400-$600 for second offense, and $600-$800 for third or subsequent offenses
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Third or subsequent violations may still result in 90-day license suspension and 3 motor vehicle penalty points
Legislative Description
Reduces time period during which certain prior offenses may be considered for sentencing purposes; permits first offenses to be removed from driving record in certain circumstances.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024