New Jersey bill to fine drivers that use GPS navigation units while driving

Posted: Jun 24, 2009
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New Jersey was one of the first states to ban using hand-held cell phones for drivers. Now, a Jersey City assemblyman wants to ban drivers from using a GPC device while driving.

Democrat L. Harvey Smith has introduced a new bill that would fine drivers that use a GPS unit while operating their vehicle. An exception for voice-activated navigation systems will made. Smith’s bill is proposing a fine of up to $100 for the offense.

GPS navigation manuals normally warn against programming the unit while driving. Do you support Smith’s bill? Let us know in the comments section below.

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: DailyRecord (via KickingTires)


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  • zermatt

    I will repeat my previous position on windshield mounted GPS devices – they are status symbols that serve limited useful purpose.

    I see people driving to their places of work with these new millennium versions of the “Baby On Board” signs as if they couldn't figure out how to get to the place that they have been driving to for the past 5 years.

    People place these devices in spots on the windshield that can only block their line of sight and all for vanity.

    Next on the agenda – getting people off of their cell phones while they are driving.

  • zermatt

    I will repeat my previous position on windshield mounted GPS devices – they are status symbols that serve limited useful purpose.

    I see people driving to their places of work with these new millennium versions of the “Baby On Board” signs as if they couldn't figure out how to get to the place that they have been driving to for the past 5 years.

    People place these devices in spots on the windshield that can only block their line of sight and all for vanity.

    Next on the agenda – getting people off of their cell phones while they are driving.