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NJ A1806

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows first-time offenders to have the violation removed from their motor vehicle record if they satisfactorily complete an approved defensive driving course

  • Maintains existing fine structure: $200-$400 for first offense, $400-$600 for second offense, and $600-$800 for third or subsequent offenses

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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