Most teenagers cannot wait to get their driver’s license, but a little patience can avoid years of frustration as one New Jersey teen learned recently. Last month, an unidentified 15-year-old learned he may not be eligible for his driver’s license until he turns 35, all because of an impetuous act.…
They were introduced as a safety measure, but do red light cameras actually cause more problems than they prevent? That is the question being raised yet again by at least one New Jersey official. Red light cameras have been installed throughout the State at intersections that are busy and/or considered…
The groundhog may not have seen his shadow in February (1), but there is still some life left in this winter. When winter storms dump snow and ice on us, New Jersey residents have some responsibility for keeping our roads and streets safe. New Jersey has stringent laws regarding removal…
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved a bill that would change the State’s drunk driving laws, particularly for first-time offenders.(1) The bill would require everyone convicted of a DUI to have an ignition-locking device installed in their cars, even first-time offenders, t. The device requires the driver to take a…
A New Jersey Appellate Court recently overturned a lower court ruling allowing a woman from Bergen County woman who was bitten by a dog while pet-sitting to proceed with a suit against the dog’s owners. (1) According to reports, the victim was being paid to watch her neighbors’ dog while…
Person using cell phone while driving. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) New Jersey was one of the first states to adopt laws prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones and texting while driving, but some lawmakers feel drivers do not always take these offenses seriously enough. Now the State is considering stiffer…
A NY-standard yield-to-peds sign on Roosevelt Island, New York City. New Jersey drivers are now required to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Failure to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks may soon result in tougher penalties for some motorists. A panel of the New…
FRIENDS VIGIL (Photo credit: Drimagez) Now that the holiday season is upon us, people find many reasons for celebration – office parties, get-togethers with old friends or distant relatives, family gatherings. Whatever the cause for your celebration, failure to heed the warning to not drink and drive could prove costly.…
(Photo credit: ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd.) Even the most skilled drivers can be involved in a car accident. How you react in the aftermath can mean the difference between an accident and a crime. Accidents range from fender-benders to multi-vehicle pile-ups. Some result in damages only, while others can be…
Hunterdon County Route 604 – New Jersey (Photo credit: Dougtone) After writing the article on “Drivers and Pedestrians Share Responsibility for Safe Roadways,” we learned that eight Hunterdon County communities will receive traffic warning signs as part of October’s “Hunterdon County Pedestrian Safety Month.” (1) The signs, which will read…