New Jersey S100 establishes the "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund" to combat distracted driving.

New Jersey S100 amends existing law to increase fines for talking on a hand-held cell phone or texting while driving. The bill defines "distracted driving" as inattention while operating a vehicle, including using a wireless telephone or electronic communication device. It establishes the "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund" to be funded by fines collected from violations. The fund will be used to provide grants to municipalities and counties with demonstrated distracted driver safety problems and to establish a public education campaign on the dangers of distracted driving.

New Jersey S100 establishes the "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund" to combat distracted driving.

New Jersey S100 amends existing law to increase fines for talking on a hand-held cell phone or texting while driving. The bill defines "distracted driving" as inattention while operating a vehicle, including using a wireless telephone or electronic communication device. It establishes the "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund" to be funded by fines collected from violations. The fund will be used to provide grants to municipalities and counties with demonstrated distracted driver safety problems and to establish a public education campaign on the dangers of distracted driving.