Recent Articles In the News
New Jersey’s Roads More Unsafe than Ever
April 8, 2006
Deaths related to automobiles reached their highest levels in three years in New Jersey, according to a recent survey released. The New Jersey Tri-State Transportation Campaign outlined the increases on their website recently and is calling for tougher automotive laws to be instated immediately. The group also claims that they have been fighting to change New Jersey’s lax speeding laws for years but have been consistently met with apathy from the state government...
Shooting Leads to Law Changes in New Jersey
April 8, 2006
A shooting death by police in New Jersey last week sparked a renewed effort to crack down on off-road vehicles throughout the state. Details in the case remain unclear but one man was killed and several New Jersey officers were injured. The police had been called after complaints of illegal off-roading were phoned in by concerned citizens. The renewed controversy is over New Jersey’s lax ATV laws and many are calling for new legislation in order to curb illegal off-road activity...
GM and Honda Sued by New Jersey Company
March 21, 2006
A New Jersey company which makes automotive sensors that help in reducing traffic accidents is suing auto makers General Motors Corporation and a unit of Honda Motor Co. over patent infringement...
Controversial Auto Insurance Rate Policy Under Fire in New Jersey
March 21, 2006
Auto insurance company Geico is under fire in New Jersey stemming from a situation that could have nationwide auto insurance ramifications. The company is accused of setting insurance costs to individuals based on their education and job status. While the practice may be legal in New Jersey - the state loosened their insurance laws in 2003 - it is also becoming more controversial as details emerge...
DUI Breath Tests Under Fire in New Jersey
March 15, 2006
The New Jersey police often use breath tests as part of making their case against suspected drunk drivers. Statistics, tests, and challenges to the accuracies of many types of breath testing machines are calling many of the results into question however. Scores of drunk driving cases throughout the state are still undetermined because of reliability problems with a breath test machine known as the Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C. Other breath test computer problems are being challenged throughout the country...
New Jersey Bill to Allow Undocumented Immigrants the Right to Drive
March 15, 2006
New legislation is being debated in New Jersey this week that would grant undocumented residents of the state the right to drive. The law, being supported by various immigrant rights groups and Perth Amboy state Assemblyman Joseph Vas would grant undocumented immigrants and others the right to obtain specialized driving cards that would let them drive legally in the state. The laws are expected to be passed as they have wide support throughout New Jersey...
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