NJ bill would fine drivers for snacking, smoking behind the wheel
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Drivers in New Jersey could possibly be pulled over for snacking, smoking or putting on make-up behind the wheel under a bill that has been advanced in the Assembly.
The proposed law would fine drivers found to "engage in any activity unrelated to the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of the vehicle."
The bill advanced by a 12-0 vote Monday in the Assembly's transportation committee. It does not spell out which activities would and would not be considered distracted driving, instead leaving that determination up to police.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}New Jersey National Motorists Association representative Steve Carrellas tells The Star-Ledger that the proposal is too vague.
The bill has not been introduced in the state Senate.