TRENTON, N.J. — There's another attempt to curb motorists from multitasking on New Jersey highways.
Assemblymen Paul Moriarty and David Mayer are sponsoring legislation that would fine those who drive while texting $250 (U.S.).
The pair say it's dangerous to take your eyes off the road.
Arizona, Connecticut and Washington also are considering ways to block the latest electronic distraction.
A bill in New Jersey looks to keep motorists from sending text messages while behind the wheel. (The Globe and Mail)
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New Jersey and three other states outlaw motorists from using hand-held cell phones.
However, that's a secondary offence and police need another reason to stop those drivers before issuing a summons.
A bill that sought to ban motorists from engaging in numerous distracting activities failed to come up for a vote in the Assembly in 2005.
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