Archive for Tag: Drivers

New law allows NJ drivers to indicate autism, communication disorder on license

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill allowing New Jersey drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission was signed into law on Monday. The bill (A2369/S761) aims to improve communication between law enforcement and...

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NJ drivers could soon include autism, communication disorder on license

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Aura Dunn’s bill allowing drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission passed the Assembly unanimously on Thursday. The bill (A2369/S761) aims to improve communication between law enforcement and those who...

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Dunn bill allowing drivers to indicate autism, communication disorder on license advances

TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday advanced a bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, allowing drivers with autism or another communication disorder to notate their diagnosis on a license or ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission. The bill (A2369) aims to improve communication between law...

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Committee clears Rooney bill tackling growing privacy concerns as more cars collect driver data

TRENTON, N.J. – New cars equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and other technology can collect information from a driver’s favorite podcast to the most frequented fast-food drive-throughs. The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday took the first step to address growing privacy concerns in the car industry...

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Drivers with moderate to profound hearing loss could soon get special MVC notation on vehicle registration

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill advancing in the Legislature and cleared by an Assembly committee on Monday, would require the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue a vehicle registration with a special designation to drivers with moderate to profound hearing loss or deafness. Assemblyman Hal Wirths, a prime...

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Republicans reject bill increasing auto insurance premiums for N.J. drivers

TRENTON, N.J. – Republicans argued a bill to increase auto insurance coverage limits considered in the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on Thursday would result in a less affordable New Jersey and higher costs for consumers at a time of record-high inflation. The bill (A4291) increases the minimum...

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Bill allowing drivers to show electronic proof of registration heading to governor’s desk

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce’s bill that permits drivers to use electronic proof of vehicle registration passed the Assembly Thursday. It now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. Currently, drivers in New Jersey must show paper proof of vehicle registration. “For years New Jersey drivers have...

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Now law: MVC to educate drivers on rights and responsibilities during traffic stops

TRENTON, N.J. – Drivers will soon have a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities during traffic stops — the most common law enforcement interaction for Americans. Under legislation (A3871) signed by Gov. Phil Murphy today, the Motor Vehicle Commission must produce a video on drivers’ rights and responsibilities...

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