[ETSList] Assembly Bill A2798

[Drew_Moore]

 A VERY BAD IDEA IN NJ ASSEMBLY

If you want to stop this bad idea contact your New Jersey Assemblyman.

 A2798 is a proposed Bill which attempts to define a distracted driver
who may be charged with reckless, careless or unsafe driving.  It seeks
to amend existing statutes on reckless and careless driving with the
following paragraph: "When so warranted, a law enforcement officer may
charge a person with a violation of the provisions of this section if
that person, while operating a motor vehicle, engages in distracting
behavior including but not limited to the use of communications
technology such as wireless telephones, pagers, facsimile machines,
locator devices, AM/FM radios, compact disc players, audio cassette
players, video players, citizens band radios, and dispatch radios;
engaging in personal grooming, consuming food or beverages; reading; or
tending to unsecured pets." 

This NOT ABOUT HAM RADIO.   The State already has statues in effect that
define reckless and careless driving. If you feel strongly about this
proposed Bill PLEASE write your State Representative and/or the sponsors
and let them know your feelings.  The Bill can be found at:
www.state.nj.us   Click on NJ Legislative, go to "find Bills" and follow
the directions. E-mail links are there to the sponsors. 

 Please remember, legislators listen to their constituents if they want
to get re-elected.     73, Bill Hudzik, W2UDT SM NNJ